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We remember George Ashworth
We remember George Ashworth
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1903
enlistment
London, England
United Kingdom
Source:6974034
12th October 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
9158
The Gordon Highlanders
1st Battalion
Source:6974035
12th October 1903 - 11th October 1906
1903
marriage
Annie Campbell Duff
Source:6974034
30th November 1903 - 25th August 1917
1903
location
Castle Hill Barracks, Aberdeen, Scotland
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6975219
30th November 1903
1905
children
George Ashworth
Source:6974034
19th January 1905
1906
discharge
Source:6974034
11th October 1906
1906
children
Alice Ashworth
Source:6974034
27th December 1906
1910
children
Enid Emma Ashworth
Source:6974034
8th April 1910
1911
employment
Chauffeur/Mechanic
Neston, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:6974585
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Chauffeurs Cottage, Denhall, Neston, Cheshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6974585
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
9158
The Gordon Highlanders
1st Battalion
Source:6974035
5th August 1914 - 23rd September 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:83926
13th August 1914 - 25th September 1917
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
9158
The Gordon Highlanders
1st Battalion
Source:6974035
24th September 1914 - 16th August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
M/38609
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:6974035
17th August 1915 - 30th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
M/38609
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:6974035
1st October 1915 - 30th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Sergeant
M/38609
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:6974035
1st December 1915 - 25th September 1917
1915
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6975143
31st December 1915
1917
hospitalisation
Cerebro-spinal Meningitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:6974546
26th September 1917
1917
death
War Related Sickness
Cerebro-spinal Meningitis
Dozinghem, West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:83926
Source:6974546
25th September 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
VIII. F. 11
Source:7606326
sibling
Emma Ashworth
Source:6974546
sibling
Thomas Ashworth
Source:6974546
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Ashworth |
| Source | 83926 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Barracks, Aberdeen, Scotland | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 30th November 1903 | |
| Chauffeurs Cottage, Denhall, Neston, Cheshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9158 | The Gordon Highlanders | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9158 | The Gordon Highlanders | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9158 | The Gordon Highlanders | 1st Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | M/38609 | Royal Army Service Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | M/38609 | Royal Army Service Corps | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | M/38609 | Royal Army Service Corps | Acting Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Ashworth | son | 19th January 1905 | |
| Alice Ashworth | daughter | 27th December 1906 | |
| Enid Emma Ashworth | daughter | 8th April 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Bushell | mother | ||
| Thomas Ashworth | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Ashworth | sister | ||
| Thomas Ashworth | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Campbell Duff | wife | 30th November 1903 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-10-11 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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WW1 MemorialMemorial plaque to the soldiers killed in WW1: St Nicholas' Church, Burton-in-Wirral, Cheshire.
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Marriage CertificateMarriage certificate of George Ashworth to Annie Campbell DuffContributed by:
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Jeremy24359 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Promulgation of Award | Jeremy24359 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 Memorial | Jeremy24359 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Jeremy24359 | |
| The Royal Army Service Corps | Jeremy24359 |
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