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John Noel Ashworth

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Identity

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  • Title
  • Forenames
    John Noel AWMM
  • Surname
    Ashworth AWMM
  • Ingoa
  • Also known as
  • Service number
    11921 AWMM
  • Gender
    Male AWMM
  • Iwi
  • Hapū
  • Waka
  • Rohe
  • Religion

Civilian life

About birth

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  • Birth
    26 December 1918 AWMM England, United Kingdom AWMM
  • Date of birth
  • Place of birth
  • Birth notes
  • Address before enlistment
    • WW2 Pre 1940-1941 AWMM 571 South Rd., New New Plymouth AWMM
    • WW2 Pre 1944 AWMM 571 South Rd., N. New Plymouth AWMM
  • Post war occupation
  • Next of kin on embarkation
    • WW2 Mr. Harold Ashworth, 571 South Rd., New New Plymouth (father) AWMM
    • WW2 Mr. H. Ashworth, 571 South Rd., New Plymouth (f) AWMM
  • Relationship status

Service

Wars and conflicts

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  • War
    World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
  • Campaign
  • Armed force / branch
    Army AWMM
  • Service number
    11921 AWMM
  • Military service
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Military decorations

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  • Medals and Awards
    • Military Medal (MM) AWMM
      14 October 1943 AWMM
      'Staff Sergeant Ashworth was senior NCO in an advanced dressing station during the retreat in June 1942, the fighting on the Alamein line and during the battles preceding the break-through at Miteirya Ridge and Tel el Eisa, Egypt. On all occasions he bore himself with courage, determination and unfailing cheerfulness. In dangerous positions he often nursed and dressed the wounded for several days at a stretch without rest. His fine qualities of character and leadership were an inspiration to his men under trying conditions. Staff Sergeant Ashworth served through all previous campaigns of the 2nd NZ Division and was wounded in Crete. When his dressing station was in enemy hands in Libya he showed great courage and determination in caring for and sheltering the wounded.'. (Source: The National Archives. Recommendation for Award for Ashworth, James Noel. (Ref. WO 373/26/247). Military Medal. AWMM
    • War Medal 1939-1945 AWMM
    • New Zealand War Service Medal AWMM

Training and Enlistment

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Embarkations

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Prisoner of war

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  • Capture details
  • Days interned
  • Liberation date
  • Liberation Repatriation
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Medical history

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  • Medical notes

Last known rank

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Biographical information

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Death

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  • Date of death
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Sources

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    • 'The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East.' (London Gazette, 14 October 1943, p.4548.). Military Medal.
      http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/36209/supplements/4548
      Further Reference
    • 'Staff Sergeant Ashworth was senior NCO in an advanced dressing station during the retreat in June 1942, the fighting on the Alamein line and during the battles preceding the break-through at Miteirya Ridge and Tel el Eisa, Egypt. On all occasions he bore himself with courage, determination and unfailing cheerfulness. In dangerous positions he often nursed and dressed the wounded for several days at a stretch without rest. His fine qualities of character and leadership were an inspiration to his men under trying conditions. Staff Sergeant Ashworth served through all previous campaigns of the 2nd NZ Division and was wounded in Crete. When his dressing station was in enemy hands in Libya he showed great courage and determination in caring for and sheltering the wounded.'. (Source: The National Archives. Recommendation for Award for Ashworth, James Noel. (Ref. WO 373/26/247). Military Medal.
      http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/Details?uri=D7362220
      Further Reference
  • References
    • Sutherland, J. (1989). Gallantry awards to New Zealanders in World War Two. Christchurch, N.Z.: Regal Medals. AWMM
    • Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force. (1945). Nominal Roll Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force No. 14 (Embarkations from 1st April, 1944 to 31st December, 1944). Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer. AWMM
      WW2 14: WW2 5 AWMM
    • New Zealand Gazette AWMM
      MM. New Zealand Gazette, September 1944, p. 1145 AWMM
    • This record was partially completed by information provided by Noel George Smith (2020-2021). AWMM

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