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We remember Henry Ashton
We remember Henry Ashton
Timeline
Timeline
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7345586
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:8549244
1911
1911
employment
Creeler
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:8549244
1911
1911
location
294 Brook Street Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8549244
1911
service
British Army
Private
32040
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:81671
service
British Army
Private
32040
The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:7345586
1918
death
Source:7345586
28th May 1918
burial
Aisne
France
Source:7345586
sibling
Elizabeth Ann Ashton
Source:8549244
sibling
William Ashton
Source:8549244
sibling
James Ashton
Source:8549244
sibling
Alice Ashton
Source:8549244
sibling
Margaret Ashton
Source:8549244
sibling
Florence Ashton
Source:8549244
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Ashton |
| Source | 81671 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 294 Brook Street Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 32040 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 32040 | The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Ashton | mother | ||
| Samuel Ashton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann Ashton | sister | ||
| William Ashton | brother | ||
| James Ashton | brother | ||
| Alice Ashton | sister | ||
| Margaret Ashton | sister | ||
| Florence Ashton | sister |
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Private AshtonThis is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Private Henry Ashton for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Henry Ashton. Address: 294 Brook St, Preston. Occupation: Spinner. Regiment: Loyal North Lancs. Rank and Regimental Number: Pte 32040. Date of Death: 28th May 1918. Place where where killed or injury received: France. Remarks:- None.
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43153 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls 1914-1920 | Preston43153 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Ashton | Preston485 |
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