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We remember James Ashworth
We remember James Ashworth
Timeline
Timeline
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7418473
service
British Army
Private
2995
1/4th Royal Lancaster Regiment
Source:84183
service
British Army
Private
200735
1/4th Royal Lancaster Regiment
Source:84183
service
British Army
Private
200735
King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
Source:7418473
1916
death
Source:7418473
8th August 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7418473
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Ashworth |
| Source | 84183 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2995 | 1/4th Royal Lancaster Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 200735 | 1/4th Royal Lancaster Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 200735 | King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Private AshworthThis is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Private James Ashworth for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: James Ashworth. Address: No. 6 Park Street, Preston. Occupation: Farm Labourer. Regiment: 4th Bn. Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regt. Rank and Regimental Number: Private. Number 2995. Date of Death: 8th August 1916. Place where where killed or injury received: Guillemont. Remarks:- Nil.
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Communities
Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls 1914-1920 | Preston43153 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Ashworth | Preston485 |
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