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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

William Robert Ash

In memory of:

Able Seaman William Robert Ash

September 20, 1943

Military Service


Service Number:

P/JX 208919

Age:

22

Force:

Navy

Unit:

Royal Navy

Division:

H.M.S. Polyanthus

Additional Information


Son of James Edwin and Susannah Ash, of St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 143 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL
Hampshire, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

Panel 79, Column 2.

Location:

The Memorial is situated on Southsea Common overlooking the promenade, and is accessible at all times.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Biography– In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Newfoundland Legion magazine “Lest We Forget”. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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