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Soldier – Ashley, Allen – Killed by Enemy Shell

June 1917

Mexborough and Swinton Times June 16, 1917

Private Allen Ashley
K.O.Y.L.I.

of Cliff Field Road, Swinton, was killed instantaneously by an enemy shell in France on June 4.

From C.W.G.C.:

Rank: Private
Service No: 242290
Date of Death: 04/06/1917
Age: 34
Regiment/Service: King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry 1st/5th Bn.

Grave Reference: IV. A. 10.
Cemetery: Pont-Du-Hem Military Cemetery, La Gorgue
Additional Information: Son of the late William and Selina Ashley, of Swinton. Rotherham. Yorks.