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We remember William Claudius Casson Ash
We remember William Claudius Casson Ash
Duplicate of W C C Ash
Duplicate of W C C Ash
Also remembered by 4 people
Timeline
Timeline
1870
1881
location
13 St.John's Wood Road,Marylebone,Middlesex.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9584439
1881
1894
marriage
Edith Learoyd Barnett
Source:9584466
1894 - 20th September 1916
1911
location
4 Seymour Road,Finchley,Barnet,Middlesex.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9584454
1911
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:75411
7th November 1914
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8499745
25th September 1915
1916
dates
Age 46
Source:8499745
20th September 1916
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:75411
marriage
Edith Learoyd
Source:8499745
service
British Army
Major
Middlesex Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:75411
service
British Army
Major (Temporary Lieutenant Colonel)
Middlesex Regiment
Source:8499750
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Middlesex Regiment
23rd Battalion
Source:8499745
1916
death
Died of wounds
Wounded at battle of Loos 15/09/1916
Etaples,Pas de Calais.
France
Source:8499745
20th September 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
I. A. 53.
Source:8499745
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Claudius Casson |
| Initials | WCC |
| Last Name | Ash, |
| Source | 75411 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 St.John's Wood Road,Marylebone,Middlesex. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1881 | |
| 4 Seymour Road,Finchley,Barnet,Middlesex. | United Kingdom | their own address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Middlesex Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Major | ||
| British Army | Middlesex Regiment | Major (Temporary Lieutenant Colonel) | |||
| British Army | Middlesex Regiment | 23rd Battalion | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ash | mother | ||
| William Ash | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Learoyd | wife | ||
| Edith Learoyd Barnett | wife | 1894 |
Media
Media
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Stained Glass Window in memory of W C C AshDepicted as St Michael (he died in St Michael’s day) and surrounded by the angel faces of his wife and daughters. This window was designed by one of his daughters.
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Communities
Communities
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Middlesex County Cricket ClubMore about Middlesex County Cricket Club
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Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members on the Great War Honours Board at Lord'sMore about Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members on the Great War Honours Board at Lord's
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Berkshire County Cricket ClubMore about Berkshire County Cricket Club
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Shirehamton & Bristol Heroes & Pow's of Langensalza etc.More about Shirehamton & Bristol Heroes & Pow's of Langensalza etc.
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Royal United Services Institute Roll of HonourMore about Royal United Services Institute Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Gary40894 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | MARY2719 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Stained Glass Window in memory of W C C Ash | Nicola88357 |
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We remember William Claudius Casson Ash
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