TURNER, James Valant
| Service Numbers: | 5931, 5931A |
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| Enlisted: | 29 May 1916, Kalgoorlie, WA |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 28th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia, 1898 |
| Home Town: | Kalgoorlie, Kalgoorlie/Boulder, Western Australia |
| Schooling: | Kalgoorlie Central School |
| Occupation: | Postal Assistant |
| Died: | Killed in Action, France, 2 September 1918 |
| Cemetery: |
No known grave - "Known Unto God" |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Boulder Goldfields First Enlistments WWI Roll of Honor, Kalgoorlie Central School Honour Roll, Kalgoorlie St John's Anglican Church Honour Roll, Kings Park Western Australia State War Memorial, Postmaster General's Department Perth WWI HR, Villers-Bretonneux Memorial |
World War 1 Service
| 29 May 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 5931, 27th Infantry Battalion, Kalgoorlie, WA | |
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| 30 Oct 1916: | Involvement Private, 5931, 27th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '15' embarkation_place: Fremantle embarkation_ship: HMAT Port Melbourne embarkation_ship_number: A16 public_note: '' | |
| 30 Oct 1916: | Embarked Private, 5931, 27th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Port Melbourne, Fremantle | |
| 2 Sep 1918: | Involvement Private, 5931A, 28th Infantry Battalion, --- :awm_ww1_roll_of_honour_import: awm_service_number: 5931A awm_unit: 28 Battalion awm_rank: Private awm_died_date: 1918-09-02 |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of James and Elizabeth TURNER nee WILLIAMS, 322 Egan Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
THE LATE PRIVATE TURNER
Mrs. E. Turner, of 322 Egan-street, Kalgoorlie, has received the following letter from Pte J. H. Little, 28th Battalion:-"lt is with great regret that I feel in honour bound to write you a few lines about your dear son. In a sense, I suppose, it will be the worst news you have had perhaps in your lives. Still, you must be brave and try to bear it, just as bravely as your dear son faced our common enemy of today. He fell facing the foe - a soldier and a man. This compliment may not always be understood, but it is one of the highest compliments that can be paid to any man. Well, we attacked the enemy early on the morning of the 2nd of September. The enemy shell fire was fairly heavy but did not hinder our advance. Your boy had gone about 500 yards, when he must have been caught in the explosion of a shell. I was in charge of the company's stretcher bearers that day, and we were soon on the scene. I am sorry to say that it was beyond all human aid to save him, but the pleasant smile on his face was at least some recompense for his sad loss to both you and his pals as well. I am sure that he died happy and was prepared for it. He fell om Mont St. Quentin, near Peronne. His body would np doubt be buried somewhere near there. Mont . St Quentin ought to stand very high in the annals of Australian history of this war. I am enclosing you his wallet and the contents. They will at least be some remembrance to you of your dearest who has made the greatest sacrifice of all for his country. May it please God to rest his soul in peace, and give you and all his family members strength to be brave for the great loss you have suffered. In conclusion, I most respectfully beg to send you my heart felt sympathy and condolence."
TURNER.-In loving memory of our dear son and brot'ier, Private Val Turner, 28th Batt., killed in action at Mont St. Quentin, 2nd September, 1918.
Today brings back our memory fresh
Of one who's gone to rest;
And those who think of him to-day
Are those who loved him best.
-Inserted by his loving parents, sisters and brothers.
TURNER.-In loving memory of Private James Valant Turner (Val), 28th Battalion, killed at Mont. St. Quentin, September 2nd, 1918.
Ever remembered.
-Inserted by his sincere friend, Ern Liddington.
TURNER.-In loving memory of our dear son Mnd brother, Private Val. Turner, 28th Battalion, killed at Mont. St. Quentin, September 2, 1918.
A faithful son, a loving brother,
One who always thought of mother,
A sweet life that promised well,
Perhaps it's best, oh, who can tell?
--Inserted by his loving parents, sisters and brothers.
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