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We remember Claude Ernest Ashworth
We remember Claude Ernest Ashworth
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1903
enlistment
Newtown, Montgomeryshire
United Kingdom
Source:8542749
2nd March 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
7972
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion in South Africa
Source:8542749
9th June 1903 - 19th March 1904
1904
service
British Army
Private
7972
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8542748
20th March 1904 - 22nd December 1910
1910
service
British Army
Private
7972
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8542748
23rd December 1910 - 1st March 1911
1911
location
11 The Mount, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8869923
2nd March 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
7972
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8542748
13th August 1914 - 20th October 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8542748
13th August 1914 - 20th October 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Wounded right knee and shoulder
Hospital/Institution
Source:8542748
20th October 1914
1914
location
Field Hospital
Belgium
military residence address
Source:8542748
20th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
7972
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:8542748
28th October 1914 - 18th November 1914
1916
discharge
Source:83630
1st March 1916
service
British Army
Private
28292
South Wales Borderers
Source:83630
service
British Army
Private
144994
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:83630
1946
death
United Kingdom
Source:8542748
26th May 1946
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Claude Ernest |
| Initials | CE |
| Last Name | Ashworth |
| Source | 83630 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 The Mount, Shrewsbury, Shropshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 2nd March 1911 | |
| Field Hospital | Belgium | military residence address | 20th October 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 28292 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 144994 | Royal Army Medical Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 7972 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion in South Africa | Private | |
| British Army | 7972 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7972 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7972 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Private | ||
| British Army | 7972 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Broderick capThe Broderick cap was worn from its introduction in 1902 until its removal from issue in 1905.
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Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
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South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" menMore about South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Broderick cap | Keith1947 |
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