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We remember Joseph Ashton
We remember Joseph Ashton
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1914
service
Royal Navy
Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class
270589
HMS Monmouth
Source:8488385
31st October 1914
marriage
Margaret
Source:8681056
1914
death
Killed in Action
Battle of Coronel, off the coast of Chile
Source:8488385
1st November 1914
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8681054
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Ashton |
| Source | 6288645 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 270589 | HMS Monmouth | Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | wife |
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Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Coronel casualty list - HMS Monmouth | Gerry59140 |
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