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We remember Abraham Askew
We remember Abraham Askew
Timeline
Timeline
1888
birth
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1888
1910
marriage
Clara Handy
Source:9332229
10th October 1910 - 22nd May 1921
1915
employment
Miner
United Kingdom
Source:9332229
28th May 1915
1915
enlistment
Rotherham, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9332229
28th May 1915
1915
location
45 Ladycroft, Bolton on Dearne, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9332229
28th May 1915
1920
discharge
Source:9332229
31st March 1920
1920
location
48 Kirby Street, Mexborough Common, Nr Rotherham, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9332229
9th October 1920
service
British Army
Gunner
L/26454
Royal Field Artillery
Source:85222
service
British Army
Bombardier
L/26454
Royal Field Artillery
Source:85222
1921
death
Not War Related
Wharncliffe Military Hospital, Sheffield, Yks
United Kingdom
Source:9332267
22nd May 1921
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Abraham |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Askew |
| Source | 85222 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Ladycroft, Bolton on Dearne, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th May 1915 | |
| 48 Kirby Street, Mexborough Common, Nr Rotherham, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th October 1920 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/26454 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | L/26454 | Royal Field Artillery | Bombardier |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Handy | wife | 10th October 1910 |
Media
Media
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Kerbstone from Bolton on Dearne CemeteryLow brown kerb stone commemorating this man. This inscription mentions his brother.
Contributed by:
Linda571
Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - Not Found on a War Memorial in BarnsleyMore about Barnsley - Not Found on a War Memorial in Barnsley
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Linda571 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Kerbstone from Bolton on Dearne Cemetery | Linda571 |
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