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Sapper John Henry Ash

Personal Details

  • 1895898 Sapper
  • John Henry Ash
  • 5 Bomb Disposal Company
  • Royal Engineers

Son of John Ash and of Elizabeth Louise Ash (nee Galvin), of Barking. Husband of Doris Irene Ash (nee Gates), of Barking, Essex.

Died on the 3rd January 1941. Aged 22.

Buried at Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey.

Grave 5.E.10.

5 Comments

  1. Jeff ash

    That’s my grandad my dad still visits him as I plan to again very soon x

    Reply
  2. Doris easter nee Ash

    this is my father of whom I am justly proud

    Reply
  3. Peter Markham

    Hi

    As you see we hold no details as to your Father/Grandfathers death, do you know how he died or could give us any more details it would be much appreciated.

    Regards
    Pete
    historybdeod@gmail.com

    Reply
    • MarkhamPA

      Hi

      All it has on his casualty card is Swansea bomb explosion

      Reply
  4. Peter Markham

    On his casualty card it says Enemy action whilst on duty. Dolchester St, Shoreditch, London, i think its safe to assume he ws dealing with a UXB

    Reply

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