Ashworth, George William –

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ashworth, of 31, Dobhill Street, Farnworth, Lancashire, and formerly of 177, Lorne Street, Moses Gate, Farnworth, Lancashire. A Salvation Army Bandsman. Enlisted June 1914. Formerly Private 1960, 5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Wounded 1916 in face and ear. Father serving with the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in German East Africa.

Personal details

  • Surname: Ashworth
  • Forename: George William
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Farnworth, 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: 5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 240390
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: April 29th, 1914 - 1914-04-29
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: B160510
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 18/08/1916 25/08/1916 25/08/1916 25/08/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5e 6a 7f 8n*
  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 01/09/1916

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