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We remember Harry Ashworth.
We remember Harry Ashworth.
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1897
sibling
Ernest Ashworth
Source:9222904
1897
1900
sibling
Betsy Ashworth
Source:9222904
1900
1901
location
21 Hugh Mill, Waterfoot
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9222904
1901
1911
employment
Slipper Sole Tecker
Source:9222908
1911
1911
location
1 Gaghills Road, Waterfoot
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9222908
1911
1917
dates
Age 21
Source:9222746
8th September 1917
1917
location
6 Thornfield Avenue, Waterfoot
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9222746
8th September 1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9222746
employment
Finisher, Slipper Worker
Messrs W Hardman and Co
Union Slipper Works, Waterfoot
United Kingdom
Source:9222746
service
British Army
Private
243859
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:84037
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Ashworth. |
| Source | 9222746 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gaghills Road, Waterfoot | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 21 Hugh Mill, Waterfoot | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 6 Thornfield Avenue, Waterfoot | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th September 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 243859 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zacharia Ashworth | father | ||
| Dora | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Ashworth | sister | 1900 | |
| Ernest Ashworth | brother | 1897 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and ReturnedMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and Returned
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. James (CE) Church, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 42518 - 45 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. James (CE) Church, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 42518 - 45 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and CiviliansMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and Civilians
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Cowpe Institute of Waterfoot. Boothfold Institute of Waterfoot and Rawtenstall Discharged and Demobilised Soldiers and Sailors Club.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Cowpe Institute of Waterfoot. Boothfold Institute of Waterfoot and Rawtenstall Discharged and Demobilised Soldiers and Sailors Club.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette 25 September 1917 | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Ashworth MM | Ian105013 | |
| MM, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Loyal North Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 |
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