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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.
Photo taken by Janet McBride
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That’s my grandad my dad still visits him as I plan to again very soon x
this is my father of whom I am justly proud
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
Hi
All it has on his casualty card is Swansea bomb explosion
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