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We remember John Richard Ashworth
We remember John Richard Ashworth
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Elizabeth J. Ashworth
Source:9503964
1876
1881
1891
employment
Tearer
Source:9503964
1891
1891
location
Green Mount Terrace, Waterfoot
United Kingdom
parents address
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1891
1901
employment
Slipper Pressman
Source:9503967
1901
1901
location
Ivy Street, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9503967
1901
1903
marriage
Elizabeth Ann Worthy
Source:9341600
1903 - 12th August 1918
1905
children
Margaret Ashworth
Source:9341601
1905
1906
children
John W. Ashworth
Source:9341601
1906
1911
children
Harold H. Ashworth
Source:9341601
1911
1911
employment
Block Printer
United Kingdom
Source:9341601
1911
1911
location
9 Ivy Street, Waterfoot
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9341601
1911
1916
enlistment
Source:9335101
24th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
143551
Royal Garrison Artillery
200th Siege Battery
Source:9335101
24th June 1916 - 1st April 1918
1918
discharge
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1st April 1918
1918
dates
Age 37
Source:9341008
12th August 1918
1918
death
Died post-discharge of nephritis.
Source:9341008
Source:9341009
12th August 1918
burial
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
E. 345.
Source:9341008
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Richard |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Ashworth |
| Source | 84467 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Ivy Street, Waterfoot | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Green Mount Terrace, Waterfoot | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Ivy Street, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 143551 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 200th Siege Battery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Ashworth | daughter | 1905 | |
| John W. Ashworth | son | 1906 | |
| Harold H. Ashworth | son | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane | mother | ||
| John Ashworth | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth J. Ashworth | sister | 1876 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann Worthy | wife | 1903 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-09 | Unitarian |
Media
Media
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Silver War BadgeAs awarded to John Ashworth under authority of "SWB List RGA/552" (Medal Index Card)
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to John Ashworth for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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RGA cap badgeServing in 200th Siege Battery at time of injury and subsequent discharge. (SWB List)
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Bethlehem Unitarian Church - War Memorial windowThe 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 ScrollJohn Richard 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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Communities
Communities
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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)
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In From the Cold - British Army - general regimentsMore about In From the Cold - British Army - general regiments
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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 | Ian105013 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Yvonne27542 | |
| In From the Cold Project | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| RGA cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church - War Memorial window | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church - Memorial Scroll | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church Calender | Ian105013 |
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