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We remember Fred Ashworth
We remember Fred Ashworth
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
James E. Ashworth
Source:9143940
1880
1882
sibling
Elizabeth H. Ashworth
Source:9143940
1882
1887
sibling
Eleanor Ashworth
Source:9143945
1887
1891
1901
location
278 Bacup Road, Cloughfold, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9143940
1901
1911
employment
Elementary school assistant teacher
Waterfoot
United Kingdom
Source:9143945
1911
1911
location
5 Green Bridge South, Cowpe, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9143945
1911
1912
education
Teacher training
City of Leeds Training College
Headingley, Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:9144038
1912 - 1914
1914
employment
Teacher
Colne, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9143955
1914
1916
marriage
Ethel Heys
Source:9143946
1916 - 24th April 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
358338
King's (Liverpool Regiment)
1st/10th Battalion
Source:9143946
1918
1918
location
23 Branch Street, Stacksteads, Bacup, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9143961
1918
service
British Army
Private
358338
Liverpool Regiment
Source:83825
1918
death
Killed in Action
Pas de Calais
France
Source:9143946
24th April 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 27 to 30
Source:9143946
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Fred |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Ashworth |
| Source | 83825 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Branch Street, Stacksteads, Bacup, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1918 | |
| 278 Bacup Road, Cloughfold, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 5 Green Bridge South, Cowpe, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 358338 | Liverpool Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 358338 | King's (Liverpool Regiment) | 1st/10th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Ashworth | mother | ||
| Joseph Ashworth | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Ashworth | sister | 1887 | |
| James E. Ashworth | brother | 1880 | |
| Elizabeth H. Ashworth | sister | 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Heys | wife | 1916 |
Media
Media
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City of Leeds Training College war memorialCity of Leeds Training College war memorial, James Graham Building, Leeds Beckett University, from Leeds Beckett University archives
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BWM and Victory MedalBWM and Victory Medal as awarded to Fred Ashworth for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Liverpool Scottish cap badgeFred Ashworth was serving in 1/10th (Liverpool Scottish) Battalion King's (Liverpool Regiment) at the time of his death (CWGC Records)
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Bethlehem Unitarian Church CalenderNumber 114 dated June 1918 - Fred AshworthContributed by:
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Bethlehem Unitarian Church - War Memorial windowhe Window was placed at the north end of the Church in devout and grateful memory of the twenty seven brave and gallant men from this Church and School who lost their lives in the great European War of 1914-1918, namely: Fred Ashworth John W. Hitchen Fred Scholes John B. Ashworth James Heys Harry Scholes Ronald Bradley Jesse Lord Hubert Scholes Fred Bradley James McMurray George Taylor Ralph Bridge Edgar Plane Joseph Taylor William E. Crawshaw Fred Ridehalgh Fred Taylor Wilfred Crowther William R. Ridehalgh Richard H. Taylor Joseph Davidson Charles W. Rayner Albert Woodhead Percy Horsfield Silvester Redman Robert Whittaker The Memorial Window. "Lest we Forget." The Dedication and Unveiling Ceremony was performed on Saturday 19th March 1921. The Church was demolished in April 1987 and it is presumed that the Memorial was lost at that time.Contributed by:
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Bethlehem Unitarian Church - Memorial ScrollFred Ashworth is also commemorated on this framed memorial. The upper section of the Memorial records the names the 27 Members of the Congregation of Bethlehem Unitarian Church, Newchurch-in-Rossendale who gave their lives in the Great War. The lower section records the names of the 83 other Members of the Congregation who served and returned.Contributed by:
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Bethlehem Unitarian Church Centenary Bazaar BookChurch Centenary Bazaar Book 1906. “2nd Class Young Men’s Stall” naming Harry Scholes, Fred Ashworth, Edgar Plane, James McMurray, Joseph Davidson and, “Photo Stall in charge of 3rd Class Boys” naming Jesse Lord, Fred Ridehalgh, Percy Horsfield, James Heys all of whom never returned. (Rawtenstall Library “RC 228 New”)Contributed by:
Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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City of Leeds Training College War MemorialMore about City of Leeds Training College War Memorial
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Unitarian War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (LOST: IWM Ref: 51494 - 27 names) and Churchyard Burials (x2*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Unitarian War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (LOST: IWM Ref: 51494 - 27 names) and Churchyard Burials (x2*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Unitarian Roll of Honour, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (27 died + 83 named as served)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Unitarian Roll of Honour, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (27 died + 83 named as served)
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 | Jo28365 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jo28365 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jo28365 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jo28365 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Jo28365 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jo28365 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| National Union of Teachers War Record 1914-1919 | Jo28365 | |
| Brother-in-Law. Private William Robert Ridehalgh | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| City of Leeds Training College war memorial | Jo28365 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Liverpool Scottish cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church Calender | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church - War Memorial window | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church - Memorial Scroll | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church Calender | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church Centenary Bazaar Book | Ian105013 |
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