Every Name a Story

W.G. Turner 1915
Rank : Civilian

Jarrow

William Grieves  Turner

Every Name a Story

In Jarrow Cemetery is a headstone which reads:-

William G. (Willie)
Dearly beloved
third son of
John & Elizabeth
Turner,
Who died at
Palmers Hospital
June 16th 1915
in his 21st year
through injuries
received at
Palmers Engine Works
during an enemy air raid
(European War) on June 15th 1915

In the midst of life
We are in death

William Grieves Turner is remembered at Jarrow on J2.08 and J2.54

First Name: William Grieves

Last Name: Turner

Which War: First World War 1914-18

Died: 16/06/1915

Age: 20

Rank: Civilian

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