WW1 Casualty: A/Sgt 240318 Robert William Askew - A/Sgt 240318 Robert William Askew
| Unit/Regiment |
1/4th Bn., South Lancashire Regiment |
| Date of Death |
10/10/1918 |
Age at Death |
24 |
| Burial/Memorial |
Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton |
| Census Details |
1911 -
Robert was a 17 year old Leather Dresser, living with his parents in Wimbledon. |
| SDGW - Where Born |
Wandsworth, Surrey |
| Enlisted |
Prescot |
| How Died |
Died |
Theatre of War |
At Sea |
| Notes |
A/Sgt Askew was formerly of the Armouring Department, Prescot Works. |
| Research Ref. No. |
BI-005 |
Service DetailsIt isn't clear when Robert Askew moved to Prescot, where he worked at the Wire Works. His original service number, 1933, was issued early in 1914.
Previously Private 1933, South Lancashire Regiment. His service is commemorated on the BICC Memorial Plaques
The BI 'Link' magazine reported that A/Sgt Askew was drowned when the RMS 'Leinster' was torpedoed by a German submarine.
Sergeant Askew was entitled to the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
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