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Rflmn. John Henry Edward Turner
British Army 13th Battalion Kings Royal Rifle Corps
from:Swindon, Wiltshire
John Turner moved to Swindon in 1913 working as a tailor's apprentice. He joined up in 1914 serving with KRRC 13th Battalion arriving in France in 1915. Commended for gallant conduct during operations on the Somme 13th -18th Nov 1916 and wounded during the same time. Served throughout the rest of war.
His mother received a very personal letter from his Sgt Major, CSM Edward Wimpey DCM commending him as the best soldier serving under him in Sept 1918.
He returned to Swindon after the war keeping in touch with old mates and attending reunions. He worked for the same tailors in Gorse Hill Swindon becoming manager and eventually buying the business. He died at his home in the town in Jan 1968. I have many nice photos of him and CSM Wimpey.