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Henry Thomas Turnham - 32nd Battalion
Tommy worked for Dingle and Co. Butchers in Battleford when he enlisted in 1914. He went overseas in 1915, and was wounded in late 1918. Tommy returned to Battleford and operated Turnham’s Butcher Shop for several years. He and Mrs. Turnham (nee Garner) had a daughter, Audrey.
Description of Henry Thomas Turnham on Enlistment.
Apparent Age: 19 years 2 months.
Height: 5 ft. 4 1/2 ins.
Weight: 135 lbs.
Chest Measurement:
Range of expansion: 3 ins.
Fully expanded: 35 1/2 ins.
Complexion: Fair
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Brown
Religious Denominations: Church of England Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease: Tattoo marks, right forearm
CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION.
I have examined the above-named Recruit and find that he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.He can see at the required distance with either eye; his heart and lungs are healthy; he has the free use of his joints and limbs, and he declares that he is not subject to fits of any description.I consider him fit for the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force.
Date: 15th December, 1914
Place: Winnipeg (Signed) P J Gardner Medical Officer.
CERTIFICATE OF OFFICER COMMANDING UNIT. Henry Thomas Turnham having been finally approved and inspected by me this day, and his Name, Age, Date of Attestation, and every prescribed particular having been recorded, I certify that I am satisfied with the correctness of this Attestation.(Signed) C J MacLean (Signature of Officer) Lieut. Col. Date: 15th December, 1914 Comdg. 32nd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force
ATTESTATION PAPER.
No. 81899
Folio. 1
CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.
QUESTIONS TO BE PUT BEFORE ATTESTATION.
(ANSWERS)
1. What is your Name? Henry Thomas Turnham
2. In what Town, Township or Parish, and in what Country were you born? Haddenham, Buckinghamshire, England
3. What is the name of your next-of-kin? Harry Turnham
4. What is the address of your next-of-kin? Five Arrows Hotel, Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire
5. What is the date of your birth? 21st October, 1895
6. What is your Trade or Calling? Butcher
7. Are you married? No
8. Are you willing to be vaccinated or re-vaccinated? Yes
9. Do you now belong to the Active Militia? No
10. Have you ever served in any Military Force?.. No
11. Do you understand the nature and terms of your engagement? Yes
12. Are you willing to be attested to serve in the CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE? Yes
(Signed) H T Turnham (Signature of Man)
(Signed) W H Rowe (Signature of Witness)
DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY MAN ON ATTESTATION.
I, Henry Thomas Turnham, do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagements by me now made, and I hereby engage and agree to serve in the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force, and to be attached to any arm of the service therein, for the term of one year, or during the war now existing between Great Britain and Germany should that war last longer than one year, and for six months after the termination of that war provided His Majesty should so long require my services, or until legally discharged.
Date: 15th December, 1914
(Signed) H T Turnham (Signature of Recruit)
(Signed) W H Rowe (Signature of Witness)
OATH TO BE TAKEN BY MAN ON ATTESTATION.
I, Henry Thomas Turnham, do make Oath, that I will be faithful and bear true Allegiance to His Majesty King George the Fifth, His Heirs and Successors, and that I will as in duty bound honestly and faithfully defend His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, in Person, Crown and Dignity, against all enemies, and will observe and obey all orders of His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, and of all the Generals and Officers set over me. So help me God.
Date: 15th December, 1914
(Signed) H T Turnham (Signature of Recruit)
(Signed) W H Rowe (Signature of Witness)
CERTIFICATE OF MAGISTRATE.
The Recruit above-named was cautioned by me that if he made any false answer to any of the above questions he would be liable to be punished as provided in the Army Act.
The above questions were then read to the Recruit in my presence.
I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said Recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me, at Winnipeg this 15th day of December, 1914.
(Signed) Thomas Cook (Signature of Justice)
CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL OFFICER.
I certify that the above is a true copy of the Attestation of the above-named Recruit.
(Signed) C J MacLean (Approving Officer)
Lieut. Col.
Comdg. 32nd Battalion,
Canadian Expeditionary ForceCataloged By
Justin M. MillerCreated By
Justin M. MillerCreate Date
August 30, 2026Updated By
Justin M. MillerUpdate Date
September 12, 2026
