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We remember George Ashton
We remember George Ashton
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1915
enlistment
Source:8941926
7th January 1915
1916
employment
Labourer
Source:8941925
28th April 1916
1916
location
128 Blandford Street, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8941925
28th April 1916
1916
discharge
Source:8941926
9th May 1916
service
British Army
Private
D/11344
Queen's Bays (2nd Dragoon Guards)
2nd Battalion
Source:8941925
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Ashton |
| Source | 81438 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 Blandford Street, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th April 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | D/11344 | Queen's Bays (2nd Dragoon Guards) | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-28 | 5'7" |
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2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays) Cap Badge2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays) Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by George Ashton.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Vincent96527 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays) Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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