Sgt James Turner 17th Bttn Manchester Regiment
Jul 16, 2013 22:20:05 GMT
Post by 8055bell on Jul 16, 2013 22:20:05 GMT
Feel free to add any observation on the commemoration of James:-
Sergeant James D Turner 8903 was the second Sergeant from III Platoon to be killed in action
on the 1st July Sergeant Turner had worked at Messrs. Haslams, Piccadily and lived at 15 Allen Street, Lower Broughton, Salford – in the same Salford suburb as Mark Jackson. Aged 35, James left behind his widow Elizabeth and Daughter Marjorie. Elizabeth and other family members commemorated James in the 1st anniversary edition of the Manchester Evening News. Elizabeth wrote:-
“My memory often wanders, as the shadows fall,
Back to the days of happiness. Days beyond recall
Bravely he fought and fell.”
Sergeant Turner’s brother and sister in law, Sarah and Jack, also provided a poetic tribute:-
“In silent hours we think of you
And of all your pain
But in the land that no sorrow comes,
We hope to meet again.”
James was an accomplished musician and member of the Central Hall Prize Band. He was also a member of Swan Swimming Club.
Sergeant James D Turner 8903 was the second Sergeant from III Platoon to be killed in action
on the 1st July Sergeant Turner had worked at Messrs. Haslams, Piccadily and lived at 15 Allen Street, Lower Broughton, Salford – in the same Salford suburb as Mark Jackson. Aged 35, James left behind his widow Elizabeth and Daughter Marjorie. Elizabeth and other family members commemorated James in the 1st anniversary edition of the Manchester Evening News. Elizabeth wrote:-
“My memory often wanders, as the shadows fall,
Back to the days of happiness. Days beyond recall
Bravely he fought and fell.”
Sergeant Turner’s brother and sister in law, Sarah and Jack, also provided a poetic tribute:-
“In silent hours we think of you
And of all your pain
But in the land that no sorrow comes,
We hope to meet again.”
James was an accomplished musician and member of the Central Hall Prize Band. He was also a member of Swan Swimming Club.
