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We remember Henry Ascroft
We remember Henry Ascroft
Timeline
Timeline
1873
1881
1882
1884
1886
1888
1891
1915
1915
1915
1916
1919
1928
1959
1959
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Ascroft |
| Source | 8146360 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 3258 | 11th Australian Infantry Battalion | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Bannister | mother | ||
| William Ascroft | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ascroft | sister | 1873 | |
| William Ascroft | brother | 1881 | |
| Philip Ascroft | brother | 1882 | |
| Alice Ascroft | sister | 1886 | |
| Cicily Ascroft | sister | 1888 | |
| Thomas Ascroft | brother | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel May Busby | wife | 1928 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Light Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-14 | 5'9" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-14 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
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