Arthur Turton and left Nurse Georgina White

Arthur Turton (1881-1969) at his home, 18 Greaves Road,Ecclesfield and left Nurse Georgina White.

In 1917 Arthur was wounded while fighting in France during the First World War. He suffered a leg injury and was nursed by Miss White whose father was Field Marshall Sir George White who relieved Ladysmith in the Boer War.  Nurse White kept in touch throughout her life always sending Arthur a letter and a gift (of cigarettes) every Christmas.    

Image Details

Archiving Reference Number K232/a/P
Date 1960
Search Year 1960
Type Photograph
Photographer/Artist
Publisher
Contributor/s Shirley Kirk (Grand-daughter of Arthur)
Area Ecclesfield
Collection Holder C&HGA
Date Donated to the EDA 1st September 2024

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