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Pte 38697 John Ashworth

Started by Tim Bell, January 01, 2020, 06:41:42 PM

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January 01, 2020, 06:41:42 PM Last Edit: January 22, 2020, 04:17:10 PM by Tim Bell
Pte Ashworth (Born 1890) enlisted on 12/12/1915 and served overseas with 23rd & 2nd Bttns.  He was discharged 31/7/1918 with SWB, aged 28.  He received a Pension for 100% Disability for TB attributed to Service.
John died from TB on 30/5/1920, aged 30.  Reg Oldham Q2 1920 8d/685. Buried Chadderton Cem 5/6/1920. ND 138.
Son of Robert and Mary Ashworth, 47 Featherstall Ln, Oldham.
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January 06, 2020, 02:22:20 PM
DC attached confirming TB as cause of death.
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August 06, 2020, 06:52:54 PM
We need to see if John Ashworth has a headstone at Chadderton and review the inscription.
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November 05, 2022, 03:02:08 PM
John Ashworth's commemoration was approved by CWGC today. He now has an entry in UKBOR, pending acceptance of his burial at Chadderton Cemetery, where a new headstone may need to be erected.
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June 22, 2024, 01:06:46 PM Last Edit: September 29, 2024, 07:48:01 AM by Tim Bell
John Ashworth's burial has been accepted at Chadderton Cemetery. https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/75467888/john-ashworth/
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February 07, 2026, 08:51:09 AM
CWGC have erected a new headstone for John.  The photo is included on their casualty entry.
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February 15, 2026, 02:40:42 PM
Well done Tim!
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