A.A.Savery Posted 15 September , 2006 Share Posted 15 September , 2006 Hello all, My grandmother was married twice and both of her husbands served in World War One. Ther first was in the Grenadier Guards and who she first met whilst he stood on duty at Buckingham Palace. He died in a London military hospital in 1918 and whether it was because of war wounds or related causes I don't know. I would be delighted if someone could come up with some answers and possible photographs. He was John J Ashton, known to everyone as Jack. Regiment number 17108. Thanks, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanA Posted 15 September , 2006 Share Posted 15 September , 2006 Hi Tony, I had just time for a very quick check for Jack Ashton on the CWGC site and he is indeed there. He did not die in 1918 but on 30th September, 1917 and is buried at the Brompton Road Cemetery. He was in the 2nd Reserve Battalion and aged 24 at the time of his death. Hopefully a Grenadier specialist on this forum will fill in some other details. Cheers, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen D Posted 15 September , 2006 Share Posted 15 September , 2006 Umm er umm. SDGW book has 2nd Battalion Ashton, John James. Born Droylsdean, Manchester. enlisted Hyde. 17108 gdsm Died Home 30/9/17. I've never heard of 2nd Reserve Bn. 5th Reserve Bn was at Chelsea Barracks. The Cemetrey is next to Chelsea FC ground according to CWGC. Tony, Contact Grenadier Guards Archives Wellington Barracks Birdcage Walk London SW1E 6HQ There you can get his Service Record for a small fee. That'll explain things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.A.Savery Posted 15 September , 2006 Author Share Posted 15 September , 2006 My thanks to Ian and Owen for their very fast replies and useful information. You are quiet right Owen in saying that it was the 5th Battalion. I have just found this information with his medals. The message written contained in the box says: With deepest sympathy from the Officers, non Commissioned Officers and men of the 5th Battalion Grenadier guards. I also have a photo and written on the back is: The King George Military Hospital, Waterloo, S.E. London Sept 1917. Jacks head is at the edge of Sisters cape, between Sister & the sitting soldier patient. Hopefully this will ring a few bells and possibly someone will recognise a face in one of the beds. Best wishes, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hartley Posted 15 September , 2006 Share Posted 15 September , 2006 Born Droylsdean, Manchester. enlisted Hyde. As far as I can tell, he's not remembered on any war memorial in these districts of Tameside. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.A.Savery Posted 15 September , 2006 Author Share Posted 15 September , 2006 The King George Military Hospital Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.A.Savery Posted 15 September , 2006 Author Share Posted 15 September , 2006 As far as I can tell, he's not remembered on any war memorial in these districts of Tameside. John Thanks John, Curious, isn't it? Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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