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Bessie Ash
Born:
7 Iyyar 5651 (15 May 1891)
Died:
25 Heshvan 5716 (10 November 1955)
Basic Information
Unique reference:
ASH8627
Gender:
Female
Birth
Date of birth:
7 Iyyar 5651 (15 May 1891)
Place of birth:
Tonypandy, Glamorgan, Wales
Death
Date of death:
25 Heshvan 5716 (10 November 1955)
Died in combat?:
No
Place of death:
Cardiff
Burial place:
Cardiff Reform Cemetery
Places
Addresses
Parents' home:
36 Marlborough Road Roath Park, Cardiff (1915)
Family
Siblings
Mark Ash (male)
Victor Ash (male)
Israel Ash (male)
Parents
Father: Henry Ash (male)
Mother: Esther (female)
Homefront
Occupation:
Voluntary Aid Detachment (V.A.D)
Reserved occupation:
Nurse at St Pierre Hospital, Cardiff
What was the impact of this:
Bessie never married or had children. In 1921 she was living with her father and brothers. She was responsible for household duties because her father was a widower.
Military Record
Date enlisted/conscripted:
14 August 1915
Rank at discharge/death:
Member
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