About Jack Turner
Lived 1889 – 1989 (aged 100). Jack Turner was a Canadian photographer, war photographer and photojournalist.
Brenton Harold Turner (September 24, 1889 – October 6, 1989), also known as Jack Turner, was a Canadian war photographer.
Life Turner was a soldier with the 2nd Canadian Siege Battery during the First World War. While in Europe he smuggled a German-built format camera with him and took approximately 99 photographs from the war zone.
After the war, Turner returned to Prince Edward Island, married and took up farming in Knutsford. He died October 6, 1989 at 100 years of age.
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Who was Jack Turner?
Canadian photographer (1889-1989)
When was Jack Turner born?
Jack Turner was born on 24 September 1889 in O'Leary.
When did Jack Turner die?
Jack Turner died on 6 October 1989 in O'Leary.
What was Jack Turner's occupation?
Jack Turner was a photographer, war photographer and photojournalist.
What nationality was Jack Turner?
Jack Turner was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: Jack Turner (photographer)
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