This memorial is inset in the south wall of Holy Trinity Church, Ashford in the Water (known as Ashford) Derbyshire
This tablet commemorates the Men from this village who died in the cause of Freedom in the World War 1939-1945
Compiled with additional information by kind permission of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
CAVENDISH, William John Robert, Major 90720, 5th Coldstream Guards, died 9th September 1944 aged 26. (Mentioned in Despatches) He served the Marquis of Hartington. Son of Edward Spencer Cavendish, K.G., 10th Duke of Devonshire and the Duchess of Devonshire of Chatsworth, Derbyshire. Husband of Kathleen, Marchioness of Hartington of Westminster, London. Buried at Leopold War Cemetery, Belgium
GRATTON, Sampson Lines, Private 4980382, 2/5th Sherwood Foresters, died 21st January 1941 aged 25. Son of Tyers Furniss and Minnie nee Lines of Ashford. Buried in Ashford Cemetery, Derbyshire which is a short distance from the church. (Please note Lines is the correct spelling)
HARRIS, Robert, Sergeant 1195323, 73rd Squadron, Royal Air Force, died 22nd October 1942 aged 20. Son of Thomas Avaran & Bessie Harris of Bakewell, Derbyshire. Commemorated on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt
