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We remember George Askin
We remember George Askin
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
David Askin
Source:8507454
1877
1880
1881
sibling
Betsey Askin
Source:8507454
1881
1888
sibling
Lily Askin
Source:8507454
1888
1891
dates
Age 12
Source:8507454
1891
1891
location
Waddington Terrace, Victoria Road, Mexborough, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8507454
1891
1902
marriage
Edith Tonge
Source:8507080
1902
1903
children
John Henry Askin
Source:8507079
1903
1905
children
Jennie Askin
Source:8507079
1905
1909
children
Ellen Askin
Source:8507079
1909
1909
children
Lily Askin
Source:8507079
1909
1911
children
Lewiss Askin
Source:8507079
1911
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:8507079
1911
1911
location
24 George Street, Low Valley, Wombwell, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8507079
1911
enlistment
Wombwell, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8507077
service
British Army
Private
12286
Yorkshire Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
Source:8507077
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:8507076
Source:8507077
11th August 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:8507076
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Askin |
| Source | 86023 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 George Street, Low Valley, Wombwell, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Waddington Terrace, Victoria Road, Mexborough, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12286 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Henry Askin | son | 1903 | |
| Jennie Askin | daughter | 1905 | |
| Ellen Askin | daughter | 1909 | |
| Lily Askin | daughter | 1909 | |
| Lewiss Askin | son | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Askin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Askin | brother | 1877 | |
| Betsey Askin | sister | 1881 | |
| Lily Askin | sister | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Tonge | wife | 1902 |
Media
Media
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Middlewood Shrine at DarfieldAn unusual roadside memorial, a replacement for a war time shrine, this memorial lists some different names to the other memorials in Darfield. Set back in the trees by the side of the busy A635 it consists of an upright stone panel mounted on a wooden cross. There is a small gabled roof above (to protect the stone?) and the cross is set into a stone base.
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G Askin on Middlewood Shrine close upA few of the names on the Middlewood shrine. Inscribed lettering coloured in black paint. Ditto marks indicate Private.Contributed by:
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George AskinAn older man in uniform, his cap shows a KOYLI badge. From the Blackwell family via 'Mark'.
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Portrait of George, medals and war souvenirsA montage of silk handkerchiefs, George's portrait and medals, his memorial button to his brother David and a sentimental postcard.Contributed by:
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Reverse of 1914/15 Star Pte G AskinThe back of a Star medal showing the full inscription, "12286 Pte. G. Askin Yorks. L. I." with ribbon.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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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley War Memorials Project - Darfield Middlewood Shrine | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Middlewood Shrine at Darfield | Linda571 | |
| G Askin on Middlewood Shrine close up | Linda571 | |
| George Askin | Linda571 | |
| Portrait of George, medals and war souvenirs | Linda571 | |
| Reverse of 1914/15 Star Pte G Askin | Linda571 |
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