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Richard John Ashburne

In memory of:

Driver Richard John Ashburne

March 31, 1916

Military Service


Service Number:

36

Age:

26

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Field Artillery

Division:

53rd Trench Mortar Bty.

Additional Information


Born:

August 28, 1889

Son of John Ashburne.

Commemorated on Page 48 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

II. D. 237.

Location:

Bailleul is a large town in France, near the Belgian border, 14.5 kilometres south-west of Ieper and on the main road from St. Omer to Lille. The Communal Cemetery is on the eastern outskirts of the town. From the Grand Place, take the Ieper road and 400 metres along this road is a sign indicating the direction of the cemetery. Turn down the right into a small road and follow for approximately 400 metres. The cemetery is on the right and the BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION is at the bottom end.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • British Home Children Roll of Honour
  • War Diary– Richard John Ashburne as mentioned in the 53 Brigade Trench Mortar Battery War Diaries - March 1916 P7.

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