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We remember George Ashurst
We remember George Ashurst
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
John Ashurst
Source:7622821
1887
1890
sibling
Elizabeth Ashurst
Source:7622814
1890
1895
1898
sibling
Henry Ashurst
Source:7622814
1898
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:7622821
1901
1901
sibling
Thomas Ashurst
Source:7622814
1901
1901
location
Sandbrook Road, Upholland, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7622821
1901
1903
sibling
Ellen Ashurst
Source:7622814
1903
1906
sibling
James Ashurst
Source:7622814
1906
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:7622814
1911
1911
employment
Employee in Colliery Office
United Kingdom
Source:7622814
1911
1911
location
30 Eleanor St, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7622814
1911
1912
service
British Army
Lancashire Fusiliers
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:6995684
December 1912 - November 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:83053
13th December 1914
1915
service
British Army
Lancashire Fusiliers
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:6995684
August 1915 - October 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:6995684
November 1915 - January 1916
1915
service
British Army
4202
Lancashire Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:6995684
December 1915 - August 1916
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:6995684
February 1916 - March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Serjeant
4202
Lancashire Fusiliers
16th Battalion
Source:6995684
November 1916 - August 1918
service
British Army
Private
4202
Lancashire Fusiliers
2 Battalion
Source:83053
service
British Army
Serjeant
4202
Lancashire Fusiliers
2 Battalion
Source:83053
1988
death
Wigan, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:83053
Source:7625313
5th July 1988
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Ashurst |
| Source | 83053 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Eleanor St, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Sandbrook Road, Upholland, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4202 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 2 Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 4202 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 2 Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | Lancashire Fusiliers | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | |||
| British Army | Lancashire Fusiliers | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | |||
| British Army | 4202 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | ||
| British Army | 4202 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 16th Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Ashurst | father | ||
| Margaret Ashurst | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ashurst | sister | 1890 | |
| Henry Ashurst | brother | 1898 | |
| Thomas Ashurst | brother | 1901 | |
| Ellen Ashurst | sister | 1903 | |
| James Ashurst | brother | 1906 | |
| John Ashurst | brother | 1887 |
Media
Media
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George AshurstPicture of George in his Uniform on, My Bit: A Lancashire Fusilier at war.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| BBC Radio 4, Voices of the First World War | Charlotte33 | |
| Interview in IWM Sound Archive | Charlotte33 | |
| BBC Radio 4, Voices of the First World War | Imperial1 | |
| BBC Radio 4, Voices of the First World War | Imperial1 | |
| BBC Radio 4, Voices of the First World War | Imperial1 | |
| BBC Radio 4, Voices of the First World War | Imperial1 | |
| Forgotten Voices of the Great War by Max Arthur (In Association with the Imperial War Museum) | Charlotte33 | |
| My Bit: a Lancashire Fusilier at War 1914-1918 | Gavin3108 | |
| Feature on History Extra website | Charlotte33 | |
| BBC Radio 4 Voices of the First World War | Imperial1 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire Fusiliers | Peter34996 | |
| George Ashurst | Caren117498 |
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