Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Richard John Ashburne
In memory of:
Driver Richard John Ashburne
March 31, 1916
Military Service
36
26
Army
Canadian Field Artillery
53rd Trench Mortar Bty.
Additional Information
August 28, 1889
Son of John Ashburne.
Commemorated on Page 48 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Nord, France
II. D. 237.
Bailleul is a large town in France, near the Belgian border, 14.5 kilometres south-west of Ieper and on the main road from St. Omer to Lille. The Communal Cemetery is on the eastern outskirts of the town. From the Grand Place, take the Ieper road and 400 metres along this road is a sign indicating the direction of the cemetery. Turn down the right into a small road and follow for approximately 400 metres. The cemetery is on the right and the BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION is at the bottom end.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Details
British Home Children Roll of Honour -
Details
War Diary – Richard John Ashburne as mentioned in the 53 Brigade Trench Mortar Battery War Diaries - March 1916 P7.
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