South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project
The Fallen Men of South Warwickshire - World War One |
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Military History |
| Theatre of War | Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
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| France & Flanders | 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Stratford-upon-Avon Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 19 Dec 1914 in France | ~ | CWGC Grave in Stratford Cemetery |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Died | Date and Place Enlisted | Other War Memorials |
| Died of Acute Nephritis and Pyelonephritis | 20 Nov 1906 in Kingston on Thames | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| War Hospital, Shottery | East Lancashire & East Surrey | |
Real Name
We are certain that John was born Edwin Charles Askem to George William ASKEM and Louisa KERSHAW. This is confirmed by his death certificate.
Military Service
- 3 Jan 1906 - enlisted as Pte 8815 in the East Lancashire Regiment under his real name Charles Edwin Askem
- 3 Apr 1906 - discharged from the Army on 3 April 1906 because he was "unlikely to become an efficient solider".
- 20 Nov 1906 - enlisted as Private 5058 John William Kershore, 4th Bn East Surrey Regiment. Details given as born 1886 in Battersea. Mothers name given as
Louisa Kershore. Enlisted in Kingston upon Thames - 10 Jan 1907 - transferred to 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers as Pte 9554
Circumstances of Death
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John died of Acute Nephritis and Pyelonephritis on the 12th September 1915 in the The War Hospital in Stratford-upon-Avon aged 29.
The death certificate reveals that John was otherwise known as Edwin Charles Asken which would explain why we were unable to find any personal information records for John Kershore. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Oct Qtr 1889 in Battersea | 27 Apr 1891 in Battersea |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| George William and Louisa Askem nee Kershaw. | Both deceased |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1885 - Battersea, London | 1891 - School age |
| 1891 - A West Villas, Palmerston Terrace, Battersea | 1901 - Bakers Boy |
| 1901 - 4 Tennyson Street, Battersea | 1906 - Solider in Royal Irish Fusiliers |
| 1911 - Army Barracks, North China | 1911 - Solider in Royal Irish Fusiliers |
| 1914 - Army Barracks, Shorncliffe | 1914 - Solider in Royal Irish Fusiliers |
