Private John turner died from the effects of gas poisoning

WW1: Maddiston soldier succumbed to poison gas

A terrible fate awaited the many brave soldiers who fought in World War One – one of the most sinister from the effects of poison gas. While machine gun fire killed more men during the 1914-18 conflict, poison gas was undoubtedly the most feared. Death from a gun was usually an instant destiny, but dying after …

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