Hobart Turner
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 17 Jun 1893 |
| Place of Birth | Jarrahdale, Western Australia |
| Death | 28 Sep 1917 |
| Place of Death | Polygon Wood, Belgium |
| Age at Enlistment | 22 years, 7 months |
| Occupation | engine cleaner |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Dwellingup, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Sister Mrs R Woods |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 5206 |
| Date of Enlistment | 2 Feb 1916 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation |
16th Battalion, 16th reinforcement transferred to 32nd Battalion / 8th Brigade, 5th Division |
| Date of Embarkation | 31 Mar 1916 - 24 Apr 1916 |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A9 Shropshire |
| Fate | Killed in Action 28 Sep 1917 |
| Monument | Jarrahdale |
| Medals |
British War Medal Victory Medal |
Contents
Pre War
War Service
On arrival in Egypt was sent to the 4th Training Battalion.
On 29 May 1916 he embarked on HMT Briton in Alexandria for Plymouth, disembarking on 8 Jun 1916 and moving to the 8th Training Battalion.
Hobart proceeded overseas to France on 16 Sep 1916, and was taken on strength by the 32nd Battalion on 30 Sep 1916
Wounded in action on 26 Oct 1916, on the 27th Hobart was tended to by the 38th Casualty Clearing Station for shell wounds to the head, and by 30 October he was in the 1st Canadian General Hospital in Étaples. On 11 Nov 1916 he was well enough to be released to a convalescent depot, but it was not until 17 Jan 1917 that he was well enough to return to duty. Soon after he had a period in a segregation camp (reason not disclosed) but on 6 Feb 1917 he rejoined the 32nd Battalion.
Hobart was accidentally injured with abrasion to his left knee on 14 Jul 1917 while participating in a working party - 'soldier not to blame'. Hospitalised from 14 Jul to 22 Jul 1917, he rejoined the 32nd Battalion before proceeding on leave to England on 25 Aug 1917.
He returned to the battalion from leave on 7 Sep 1917, but on 28 Sep 1917 he was killed in action at Polygon Wood, presumably by enemy shell fire which was described as having caused light casualties.
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