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We remember William Ashworth
We remember William Ashworth
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1918
dates
Age 20
Source:7166139
24th October 1918
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9288330
service
British Army
Private
42087
Manchester Regiment
12th Battalion
Source:7166139
location
3 Brook St., Gawshawbooth (Crawshawbooth).
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7166139
1918
death
Died of wounds
Reading Hospital
United Kingdom
Source:7166139
Source:9288330
Source:9375101
24th October 1918
burial
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7166139
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Ashworth |
| Source | 84956 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Brook St., Gawshawbooth (Crawshawbooth). | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 42087 | Manchester Regiment | 12th Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Ashworth | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialWilliam Ashworth is also commemorated on this memorial. "This memorial, now listed as an historic monument, was erected at the instigation of Carrie Whitehead J.P. in September 1915 and is recognised as the first community World War One Memorial to be erected in this country. It was given "Grade II Listed Building" status in August 1999. The War Memorial 1914 - 1919 Rawtenstall Cemetery Roll of Honour This cross was erected by Carrie Whitehead, September 1915 that it might be some comfort to those who lost men very dear to them In grateful memory of the men of Rawtenstall who gave their lives for their country in the Great War 1914 - 1918 He will swallow up death in victory, and the Lord will wipe away tears from all faces. Is. XXV. 8".
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to William Ashworth for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Manchester Regiment cap badgeOn strength of 12th Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Old Baptist Chapel Burial Ground, Goodshaw. (Burials x 6*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Old Baptist Chapel Burial Ground, Goodshaw. (Burials x 6*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: IWGC Burials (4th August 1914 to 31st August 1921) - 53 BurialsMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: IWGC Burials (4th August 1914 to 31st August 1921) - 53 Burials
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Rear PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Rear Panel
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rossendale WW1 Casualties As Reported in the Rossendale Free Press | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Manchester Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| IWGC Headstone | Ian105013 | |
| "DIED OF WOUNDS" | Ian105013 |
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