Ryton Memorial, Station Bank, Ryton on Tyne, Co. Durham.
Bible Communicant Member, Holy Cross Church, Ryton on Tyne, Co. Durham.
UK Commemorated:
Tower Hill Memorial, London.
Overseas Commemorated:
-
Buried:
No known grave.
Decoration and Medals:
1939-45 Star. War Medal.
Photographs:
0
Service Records:
No
Death Notice/Obituary:
Family Details:
Son of Frank Edward and Lilian Ashford of Ryton on Tyne, Co. Durham.
Husband of Phyllis Ashford of 9 Brettenby Gardens, Ryton on Tyne, Co. Durham.
Notes :
The SS Coulmore was part of convoy SC-121 when she was attacked by the German submarine U-229, South of Reykjavik, Iceland. Although the Coulmore was damaged she managed to reach port safely. The Nailsea Court, which was sunk by U-229, was lost with all hands.
Sources Used:
Commonwealth War Graves Commission Debt of Honour Register.
Newcastle Evening Chronicle, 14th April, 1943.