Private Albert Edward Ashcroft
Died of Wounds in WW1
Date of Death:
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
841294
Cause of Death (in war):
Died of Wounds
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
24th Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Liverpool, Lancashire
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
19 years 4 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
20 years 7 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
20 years 7 months
Country Born:
England
Trade or Calling:
Farmer
Next of Kin:
Mrs. Elizabeth Ashcroft. 69 Marie Road, Walton, Liverpool, England
Address at Enlistment:
Riverfield, Quebec
Religion:
Presbyterian
Place of Enlistment:
Montreal, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 3.0 in / 160 cm
Weight:
Chest:
37.0 in / 94 cm
Expansion:
3.0 in / 8 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Vimy Ridge
Length of Service:
446 days in service
Buried at:
Links
Images
Grave of 841294 Private Albert Edward Ashcroft, age 19, Canadian Infantry, 24th Bn.
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Private |
Canadian Infantry |
Army |
24th Battalion |
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| WW1 |
Private |
Canadian Infantry |
Army |
148th Battalion |
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Notes
Son of Mrs. and the late Samuel Ashcroft, of Walton, Liverpool, England. Residing in Huntingdon Quebec area.
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