Ashton, James Walter –

Son of Albert Edward and Clara Ashton (nee Duty), of 92, Derby Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly Private 17040, 67th Training Reserve Bn. Home service only. NOTE: Reported as just Walter Ashton.

Personal details

  • Surname: Ashton
  • Forename: James Walter
  • Date of birth: February 25th, 1899
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 512th Reserve Employment Company.
  • Service number: 496138
  • Regiment: Labour Corps
  • Enlistment date: March 2nd, 1916 - 1916-03-02
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: NONE - NOT ELIGIBLE
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Chronicle: 28/09/1917

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