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We remember Frank Ashworth
We remember Frank Ashworth
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:83791
1st August 1915
1916
dates
Age 35
Source:9287041
18th July 1916
marriage
Edith Ashworth
Source:9287041
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
14922
East Lancashire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:9287027
location
456, Burnley Rd., Waterfoot, Manchester.
United Kingdom
Source:9287041
1916
death
Died of wounds
Source:8956902
Source:9287027
18th July 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Ashworth |
| Source | 83791 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 456, Burnley Rd., Waterfoot, Manchester. | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14922 | East Lancashire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha | mother | ||
| William Ashworth | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Ashworth | wife |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialFrank Ashworth is also commemorated on this memorial. "This memorial, now listed as an historic monument, was erected at the instigation of Carrie Whitehead J.P. in September 1915 and is recognised as the first community World War One Memorial to be erected in this country. It was given "Grade II Listed Building" status in August 1999. The War Memorial 1914 - 1919 Rawtenstall Cemetery Roll of Honour This cross was erected by Carrie Whitehead, September 1915 that it might be some comfort to those who lost men very dear to them In grateful memory of the men of Rawtenstall who gave their lives for their country in the Great War 1914 - 1918 He will swallow up death in victory, and the Lord will wipe away tears from all faces. Is. XXV. 8".
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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeServing in 8th Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Frank Ashworth for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Sion Baptist Church, Higher Cloughfold and Mount Zion Baptist Sunday School, Edgeside, Waterfoot. (No known memorials)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Sion Baptist Church, Higher Cloughfold and Mount Zion Baptist Sunday School, Edgeside, Waterfoot. (No known memorials)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Left PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Left Panel
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rossendale WW1 Casualties As Reported in the Rossendale Free Press | Ian105013 | |
| CWGC Records | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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