Basic Details
Surname
Ashcroft
Forenames
Frederick
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Frederic
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The College website (see references) provides the following additional information: 'Came up to read Classics in 1905. BA 1908. Military Service: 2nd Lieutenant 18th Battalion, The King's (Liverpool Regiment.) Killed in action 9 April 1917 in the Armentières area. His Company commander wrote - “He was loved by his men ... his one thought being their comfort and happiness”.
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Second Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Near Armentieres
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1917
Month of death
April
Day of death
9
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial