Joseph Turnbull 2656493 Coldstream guards

[sirsimon]

Hi everyone,

According to the war graves commission website, there is a Joseph Turnbull, whom died in Tunisia, aged 27 in 1943. His service number was 2656493 and he was in the 2nd battalion coldstream guards.

This might be a relative of mine, but I am not sure. Would there be any newspaper articles relating to his death? Something that might give any information of family?

thanks

[rosie99]

Where was your Joseph living. It may appear in newspapers local to that area.

[nanny jan]

The Army Roll of Honour gives his birthplace and residence as Carlisle; does that fit with your family?

[sirsimon]

He was born in Wigton registration district, so Carlisle wouldn't be far off. I think he married, according to a relative

[mirl]

This might be a classic Catch 22 situation, and I'm sure some-one will correct me if I'm wrong.

To determine if he is a relation, you should get his service record from the MOD.

But the only way to get the service record is to prove you are related.

Catch 22, I think.

[StevieSteve]

From my reading of the website, all you have to do is provide a death certificate   and pay the fee

[rosie99]

From my reading of the website, all you have to do is provide a death certificate   and pay the fee

That is what I understand. You don't have to be related though the information you get may not be as comprehensive as that given to relations

[IMBER]

Just to clarify the position re records. If he died more than 25 years ago then anyone can apply for the full records. They do not need a death certificate in this case because his records will record his death while serving.                   

[sirsimon]

thanks guys.