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We remember William Charles Ashton
We remember William Charles Ashton
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Helena Elizabeth Ashton
Source:9275573
1889
1892
1894
sibling
Emily Ethel Ashton
Source:9275573
1894
1901
location
3 Bridge Street, Southampton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9275575
1901
1911
employment
Assistant to Father
Southampton
United Kingdom
Source:9275573
1911
1911
location
Greyhound Hotel, 2a Bridge St, Southampton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9275573
1911
1918
dates
Age 27
Source:8944107
23rd October 1918
service
British Army
Private
26037
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
Source:82923
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
26037
Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry
2nd Bn.
Source:8944107
location
73, Wilton Avenue, Southampton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8944107
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:8944099
23rd October 1918
burial
France
A.2
Source:8944107
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Charles |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Ashton |
| Source | 8944107 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bridge Street, Southampton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 73, Wilton Avenue, Southampton | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Greyhound Hotel, 2a Bridge St, Southampton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 26037 | Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 26037 | Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry | 2nd Bn. | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph William Ashton | father | ||
| Elizabeth Sarah | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Ethel Ashton | sister | 1894 | |
| Helena Elizabeth Ashton | sister | 1889 |
Media
Media
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Grave in SouthamptonPrivate William C Ashton is commemorated on the grave of Joseph William Ashton in Southampton Old Cemetery
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DR117137
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Casualty details | DR117137 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave in Southampton | DR117137 |
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