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Turnbull, D., L/Cpl., 1917

Photo: B. Chandler

In Newcastle (Old Jesmond) Cemetery is a headstone which reads:

In memory of
John Turnbull,
who died August 9th 1874, aged 55 years.
Also of Margaret, his wife
who died July 22nd 1889, aged 71 years.
Also of Dixon Turnbull
eldest son of the above
who died June 27th 1882, aged 29 years.
Also of John Thomas Turnbull,
youngest son of the above
dearly beloved husband of
Charlotte Turnbull,
who died April 7th 1915, aged 59 years.
Also of Charlotte Turnbull
who died Sept. 3rd 1924, aged 65 years.
Also of Dixon, son of the above
John Thomas Turnbull
killed in action Aug. 11th 1917
aged 27 years.


The CWGC entry for Lance Corporal Turnbull

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk