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ASHTON George Francis Lieut
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/20342
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This record is about the ASHTON George Francis Lieut dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/20342
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Title (The name of the record)
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ASHTON George Francis Lieut
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Date (When the record was created)
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2000-2024
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Description (What the record is about)
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The user is advised to read the FINDING AIDS document linked to this catalogue for an explanation of the method by which this record has been created and any terms used.
Surname: ASHTON;
Forename(s): George Francis;
Initials: GF;
Rank: Lieut;
Resided in: South Croydon;
Previous Number: 1511;
Previous Battalion: 14 of;
Previous Regiment: London Regt;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 268 Coy;
Other MGC Unit Served (1): 268 Coy;
Other MGC Unit Served (2): 42 Bn;
Date abroad: 15-Sep-1914;
Theatre of War: 1;
How killed: KIA;
Where: France;
When killed: 20-Oct-1918;
Other Data: disch to Commsn 27/11/1915 11 Essex R
Photo- Lloyds War Memorial
See "Boy David" March 1975 (No 81) for account of his death by JJ Walker (268 Coy and 42 Bn) …."he was killed on 26 September (sic) just outside Solesmes during our final push. He was visiting our gun position when it all happened. He was a very brave officer, and we all missed him……."
Photo: GS Archives;Other Notes: ASHTON, Lieutenant, GEORGE FRANCIS, 42nd Bn. Machine Gun Corps. Killed in action 20th October 1918. Age 27. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Ashton; husband of Hilda Lavinia Ashton, of 55, Birdhurst Rise, South Croydon, Surrey. V. E. 10. St. Aubert British Cemetery - Nord, France.;
Is photo available? Yes, see VMGCRA Patreon
END OF RECORD.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
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Language (The language of the record)
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English
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Creator(s) (The creator of the record)
- Graham Sacker
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
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1 digital record
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Users to read Finding Aids page. Further information may contain GDPR-protected information and not be released. Appointment required for access or paid research.
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- Finding Aids page on VMGCRA Website: https://vickersmg.blog/about/research/mgcdatabase/. Additional material may be available for VMGCRA Patreon subscribers at: https://www.patreon.com/vickersmg/posts?filters%5Btag%5D=skr20342 . Ensure you are logged in to check. Subscribe from £3 per month.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/eeec6b16-ba27-4d68-bcca-0eb49084f371/
Series information
SKR/DAT/IP
Machine Gun Corps Database
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Catalogue hierarchy
This record is held at Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
Within the fonds: SKR.2025.11
Machine Gun Corps Database Collection
Within the series: SKR/DAT/IP
Machine Gun Corps Database
Within the file: SKR/DAT/IP
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ASHTON George Francis Lieut