Cemetery - Whitwick

Afghanistan (19th C)

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  • Listing Status: Not Individually Listed
  • District: NW Leics
  • Parish: Coalville

Marble gravestone on rectangular two tiered base which also has flower holder. Lettering in black. Whitwick war memorials currently (May 2011) being researched by Whitwick Historical Group.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Gravestone, Family Ref: WMP1253 Other Designation: No Notes: Whitwick war memorials currently (May 2011) being researched by Whitwick Historical Group. Information Sources: AF

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Cemetery - Whitwick
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Inscription Reads

HERE LIES
THOMAS ELSDON ASHFORD
WHO WON THE VICTORIA CROSS
ON AUGUST 16TH 1880
WHILST SERVING WITH THE
ROYAL FUSILIERS IN AFGHANISTAN
DIED FEBRUARY 21ST 1913

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Ashford - Thomas Elsdon Private Royal Fusiliers 7 21/02/1913
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