Basic Details
Surname
Ashworth
Forenames
W
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Willie
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler and the Wainsgate Baptist Church provide the extra details. He was a weaver who enlisted in February 1916 and is also commemorated on IWM 2611 and his biographical, service and death details as they found them are shown in full there. He is also commemorated on family memorial, Plot G684/685, in this churchyard.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Not stated on the memorial
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Not stated on the memorial
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Not stated on the memorial
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Private
Death and Burial details
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on the Memorial
Manner of death reference
Died of Wounds