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We remember William Ashcroft
We remember William Ashcroft
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1901
location
14, Mart Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancs.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9335714
1901
1915
employment
Canal Boatman
Leeds Liverpool Canal Company
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9335725
1915
service
British Army
Private
359411
Liverpool Regiment
Source:77451
service
British Army
Private
359411
The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Source:7414827
1917
death
Source:7414827
21st September 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7414827
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Ashcroft |
| Source | 77451 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14, Mart Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancs. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 359411 | Liverpool Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 359411 | The King's (Liverpool Regiment) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Ashcroft | mother | ||
| Thomas Ashcroft | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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10th Battalion, King's (Liverpool Regiment)More about 10th Battalion, King's (Liverpool Regiment)
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10th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment, Liverpool ScottishMore about 10th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment, Liverpool Scottish
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Burscough Military heritage | Rob23648 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Ashcroft | Rob23648 | |
| East Memorial Window | Rob23648 | |
| Report of Private Ashcroft's death | John6705 |
Stories
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