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We remember Robert John Ashton
We remember Robert John Ashton
Timeline
Timeline
1900
1901
location
Testerton Street, Kensington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8589579
31st March 1901
1911
location
6 Testerton St, Kensington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8589576
2nd April 1911
1916
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J41852
HMS Chester
Source:6423849
2nd May 1916 - 31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
at sea
Denmark
Source:8519544
Source:8519542
31st May 1916
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8519542
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert John |
| Initials | RJ |
| Last Name | Ashton |
| Source | 6423849 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Testerton St, Kensington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Testerton Street, Kensington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J41852 | HMS Chester | Boy 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Jane | mother | ||
| William Ashton | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Chester at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Chester at the Battle of Jutland
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Battle of Jutland KIA - Surnames AMore about Battle of Jutland KIA - Surnames A
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Boy Soldiers, Sailors & AirmenMore about Boy Soldiers, Sailors & Airmen
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
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 | Trevor321 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Jutland Centenary | Jonathan101862 | |
| HMS Chester (1915) | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Robert John Ashton | Stephen27718 |
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