| Forename | John |
|---|---|
| Surname | Ashton |
| Middle Name | William |
| Memorial | Wigan Cenotaph |
| Age | 34 |
| Address | |
| Parents' Address | 50 Millgate |
| Township | Wigan |
| Rank | Private |
| Occupation or place of work | Printer, based in Crompton Street, Wigan |
| Regiment | Grenadier Guards 3rd Batt |
| Day of Death | 17 |
| Month of Death | January |
| Year of Death | 1917 |
| Cause of Death | Killed in action |
| Place of Burial | Sailly-Sallisel British Cemetery |
| Regiment Number | 22398 |
| Name of War | First World War |
| Location | Wigan |
| Additional Information | Son of William Ref: CWGC, WE 17/2/17 |