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We remember Richard Ashton
We remember Richard Ashton
Timeline
Timeline
1914
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Ashton |
| Source | 82385 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5429 | South Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 5429 | South Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 5729 | South Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 5729 | South Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lancs Corporal |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Ada Slater | wife |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Preston43153 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Roll Index Card | Preston43153 | |
| WW1 Service Medal & Award Rolls 1914-1920 | Preston43153 |
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