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We remember Edward Ashman
We remember Edward Ashman
Timeline
Timeline
1886
birth
United Kingdom
Source:5502766
1886
1913
children
Esme Vera ashman
Source:5496482
8th March 1913
1918
dates
Age 32
Source:5502766
2nd September 1918
enlistment
Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
United Kingdom
Source:5496482
service
British Army
Corporal
17386
Somerset Light Infantry
Source:79937
service
British Army
Serjeant
17386
Somerset Light Infantry
Source:7076300
service
British Army
Sergeant
17386
Somerset Light Infantry
12th West Somerset Yeomanry
Source:7076300
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7076300
Source:5496482
2nd September 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
lost in the mud
France
Source:7076300
Source:5496482
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Ashman |
| Source | 79937 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17386 | Somerset Light Infantry | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 17386 | Somerset Light Infantry | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 17386 | Somerset Light Infantry | 12th West Somerset Yeomanry | Sergeant |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esme Vera ashman | daughter | 8th March 1913 |
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serjeant edward ashman in civilian clothingin civilian clothing with his two dogs
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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 | Michael5086 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Michael5086 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| corporal edward ashman 17386 memorial, vis en artois panel 4 | Michael5086 | |
| record of corporal edward ashmans death | Michael5086 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| serjeant edward ashman in civilian clothing | Michael5086 |
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