South Yorkshire Times – Saturday 18 March 1944
Proud Family Record
A record which can hardly be surpassed is held by the five sons of Mr. William Ashurst and the late Mrs, Ashurst, of Rotherham, formerly of Conanby. All are members of the Royal Air Force.
The youngest son is Sergt. Pilot William Ashurst, aged 20. He is at present missing after a recent raid over Germany. Prior to enlistment he was employed underground at Cadeby
From C.W.G.C.
Sergeant WILLIAM ASHURST
Service Number: 1439160
Regiment & Unit/Ship Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 625 Sqdn.
Date of Death Died 15 February 1944
Age 21 years old
Buried or commemorated at AABENRAA CEMETERY Allied Mil. Plot. Row 4. Coll. grave 11. Denmark C
Additional Info
Son of William and Margaret Ashurst, of Thornhill, Rotherham, Yorkshire.
Personal Inscription
THERE’S SOME CORNER OF A FOREIGN FIELD THAT IS FOR EVER ENGLAND