Harrogate Herald - 20th October 1915

Photo - Private Alfred Ashby, 2nd King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, brother of Private Arthur Ashby, has been missing since May 7th. Some comrade said he was in a bayonet charge, and had not been heard of since. His parents, Mr and Mrs G Ashby, 16 Albert Place, Starbeck, would be glad of any information.

Claro Times - 22nd October 1915

Private Albert Ashby, 2nd Yorkshire Light Infantry, of Starbeck, is reported missing.

SDGW

2nd Battalion, King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry)

20546 Private Alfred Ashby

Born : Starbeck

Enlisted : Harrogate

Died : 7th May 1915

KIA

France and Flanders

CWGC

In Memory of ALFRED ASHBY

Private 20546 2nd Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry who died on Friday, 7th May 1915. Age 19.

Additional Information: Son of George Ashby and Hannah Ashby, of 12, Albert Place, Starbeck, Harrogate.

Commemorative Information

Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Grave Reference/Panel Number: Panel 47