Bernard's Story.
Stockport County Express. August 10, 1916.
Headstone Picture Credit © David Thompson (No56 B&B Somme)
His elder brother William Ashton serving with the 10th battalion Cheshire Regiment was killed in action 4 May 1916.
BERNARD ASHTON
| Rank: | Bombardier |
| Service Number: | 44265. |
| Regiment: | "X" 12th Trench Mortar Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery |
| Killed In Action | Wednesday 28th June 1916 |
| Age | 22 |
| County Memorial | Stockport |
| Commemorated\Buried | Blighty Valley Cemetery, Authuille Wood Grave\Panel Ref: II. A. 8. |
| Country | France |
Stockport County Express. August 10, 1916.
Headstone Picture Credit © David Thompson (No56 B&B Somme)
His elder brother William Ashton serving with the 10th battalion Cheshire Regiment was killed in action 4 May 1916.