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A most unusual PoW pair to a private serving in the Army Post Office Corps.

QSA: CC, OFS, TR - 538 Pte C. A. Turner, A.P.O. Corps
KSA: SA01, SA02 - 538 Corpl: C. A. Turner. A.P.O.C

C. A. Turner was taken prisoner and was released on 14 June 1901 at Klerksdorp.

Christopher Alexander Turner was born in 1880 and was the son of Frederick William and Sarah Turner. He was married to F.E. Turner and his address in WWI was 86 Leathwaite Rd., Battersea Rise, London. He enlisted in the R.E. Postal Section as 27825 sapper, and qualified for the 1914 Star on 6/10/1914. His next of kin were sent his 1914 Star & Bar trio with Plaque. Died at 34 years old on 8 November 1914. He is buried in grave 1.A.19. in Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. If anyone knows the location of his WWI medals and plaque, please contact me as I would very much like to reunite them.


The Army Post Office Corps played a crucial role during the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902). The corps was responsible for providing postal services to the British Army during the conflict. Here are some key points about the Army Post Office Corps and its involvement in the Boer War:
• The Army Post Office Corps was formed in 1856 and was responsible for providing postal services to the British Army.
• During the Boer War, the corps was tasked with establishing and maintaining a postal system that could keep up with the rapid movements of the British Army.
• The corps was responsible for setting up post offices and sorting and dispatching mail to and from the front lines.
• The Army Post Office Corps also played a key role in the transportation of mail and supplies to and from the front lines.
• The corps was made up of soldiers who were trained in postal services and were responsible for maintaining the postal system.
• The Army Post Office Corps was also responsible for providing postal services to the civilian population in the areas where the British Army was operating.
• The corps was led by Lieutenant Preece APOC, who was responsible for overseeing the postal services during the war.
• The Army Post Office Corps played a vital role in keeping the lines of communication open between the British Army and the home front, which was essential for the war effort.
• The corps was also responsible for providing postal services to the Boer forces, although this was not as extensive as the services provided to the British Army.
Overall, the Army Post Office Corps played a crucial role in the Anglo-Boer War, providing vital postal services to the British Army and keeping the lines of communication open between the front lines and the home front.