Husband of Sarah Jane Ashmore, of 9, Rock Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted September 1914. Killed instantaneously whilst on sentry duty when struck by a shell.
Ashmore, William –
Personal details
- Surname: Ashmore
- Forename: William
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Farnworth, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 43
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: October 8th, 1916
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 9th (Service) Battalion.
- Service number: 15575
- Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- Bolton (Victoria Square) War Memorial and Bolton County Borough Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Book (Hall of Remembrance)
- Bolton Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Printed Book (Library / History Centre)
- Farnworth "Fallen In The Fight" Book
- CWGC Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
- CWGC reference: Pier and Face 11 A.
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 27/10/1916 27/10/1916 29/12/1916
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5g 6c* S11*
- Bolton Chronicle: 27/10/1916 03/11/1916