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We remember Douglas Askew
We remember Douglas Askew
Timeline
Timeline
1896
sibling
Doris Douglas Askew
Source:8481166
1896
1897
1901
location
Heber St, Radcliffe
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8481160
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:8481166
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Church St, Radcliffe, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8481166
2nd April 1911
1917
dates
Age 20
Source:8480832
6th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
20185
Royal Fusiliers
Source:8480832
February 1917
service
British Army
Private
B/20185
Royal Fusiliers
Source:85346
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:8480832
Source:8481168
6th February 1917
burial
WEST-VLAANDEREN
Belgium
Source:8480832
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Douglas |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Askew |
| Source | 85346 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church St, Radcliffe, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Heber St, Radcliffe | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | B/20185 | Royal Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 20185 | Royal Fusiliers | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Askew | father | ||
| Sarah E Askew | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Douglas Askew | sister | 1896 |
Media
Media
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Lance Corporal Douglas AskewPhotograph accompanying his obituary in the 'Bury Times' February 1917.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ann39898 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lance Corporal Douglas Askew | Mark73021 |
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