King's Own Royal Regiment Museum

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HOME Museum & Collections Sales Donations Events Contact Us REGIMENTAL HISTORY 17th Century 18th Century 19th Century 20th Century First World War Second World War Actions & Movements Battle Honours FAMILY HISTORY Resources Further Reading PHOTO GALLERY ENQUIRIES FURTHER READING LINKS		Soldiers of the Regiment Mr Dennis R L Ashworth Mr Dennis R L Ashworth, of Lowerplace, Rochdale, who enlisted in the 4th King's Own, 24th January 1853 at Bury, Lancashire. Served with the Regiment for two years and four months in the Crimean Campaign, Mauritius one month, and the East Indies seven years and one month (including during the Indian Mutiny). The remainder of his service was completed at Edinburgh and Dublin. Awarded Crimean Medal with clasps for Sevastopol, Indian Mutiny Medal & Volunteer Long Service Medal. He was discharged 28th April 1865 and afterwards served 26 years with the Rochdale Volunteers. He also has the Royal Humane Society's Testimonial for saving life at Rochdale, 1875. Accession Number: KO0167/02 Only a proportion of our collections are on display at anyone time. Certain items are on loan for display in other institutions. An appointment is required to consult any of our collections which are held in store.