South Yorkshire Times – Saturday 20 January 1945
The Late P/O Ashurst.
Mr. W. Ashurst has now received further official news concerning the death of his son, Pilot Officer George Ashurst, The aircraft which he was flying as captain crashed in making a forced landing near Sydney, New South Wales.
His place of burial is not yet known.
From C.W.G.C.:
Pilot Officer GEORGE ASHURST
Service Number: 187809
Regiment & Unit/Ship
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Date of Death Died 05 January 1945
Age 30 years old
Buried or commemorated at RICHMOND WAR CEMETER Plot C. Row C. Grave 15 Australia
Additional Info
Son of William and Margaret Ashurst, of Thornhill, Rotherham, Yorkshire, England.
Personal Inscription
IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY OF A DEAR SON AND BROTHER