Private Archibald Douglas "Archie" Turnbull
17 Sep 1893 - 13 Nov 1976
Biography
Known as Archie he was the son of Thomas and Jessie. He let Doxford Farm in 1930.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fallodon Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| D-Day Defending the IOW | Patrol member | June 1944 | June 1944 |
National ID
GDBE 59/1
Occupation
Farmer
Address
Doxford Farm, Chathill, Northumberland
Other information
A WW1 veteran he served as Sergeant 120094 in Lothian And Border Horse Yeomanry. He had enlisted 16 Feb 1912 and was discharged 13 June 1919. He served in France 21Sept 1915 to Nov 1915, Macedonia Nov 1915 to Jan 1919 and Caucasus Jan 1919 to April 1919. He was granted a Good Conduct Badge in 1917. He contacted Malaria in April 1917 and spent a month in Edinburgh War Hospital. He was recorded as being 5 foot 6 inches tall.
In 1950 he received a long service bar for serving as a Special Constable.
References
The National Archives in Kew ref WO199/3388 & WO 363
1939 Register
Danny Moralee
Berwick Advertiser 27 April 1950