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We remember John Donald Ashton
We remember John Donald Ashton
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Frank Ashton
Source:8956885
1888
1896
1901
location
43 Finsbury Road, Wood Green, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8956885
31st March 1901
1911
education
General Education
Royal Masonic School
Bushey, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9244395
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Royal Masonic School, The Avenue, Bushey, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8956415
2nd April 1911
1917
commission
Source:8956409
13th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8957131
13th April 1917 - 13th October 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8957131
14th October 1918
1923
employment
Meteorological Office Clerk
Air Ministry
Source:8957006
6th April 1923
1934
children
Frederick M Ashton
Source:8957392
26th August 1934
1939
employment
Civil Servant
Air Ministry
Source:8957392
29th September 1939
1939
location
18 Clayton Way, Uxbridge, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8957392
29th September 1939
1943
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Lieutenant
140392
Meteorological Office
Source:8956993
1st April 1943
marriage
Margaret H
Source:8957392
service
British Army
Corporal
2289
Army Cycling Corps
Source:8956409
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
Source:8956409
1966
death
Source:9244395
31st December 1966
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Donald |
| Initials | JD |
| Last Name | Ashton |
| Source | 7547640 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Clayton Way, Uxbridge, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 43 Finsbury Road, Wood Green, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Royal Masonic School, The Avenue, Bushey, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2289 | Army Cycling Corps | Corporal | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Lieutenant | ||||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 2nd Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 140392 | Meteorological Office | Flight Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick M Ashton | son | 26th August 1934 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Ashton | mother | ||
| Francis Ashton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Ashton | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret H | wife |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette 17 Sep 1943 | Gordon760 | |
| The London Gazette 6 Apr 1923 | Gordon760 | |
| The London Gazette 18 Oct 1918 | Gordon760 | |
| The 1939 Register | Gordon760 | |
| The Masonian with the Old Masonians' Gazette March 1967 | Gordon760 |
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