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Person: Ashford, Richard
Name Ashford, Richard
Description An airborne officer of the British Army During WW2 who was with the 2nd Battalion Parachute Regiment, as an Intelligence Officer, Adjutant and then commanding C Company, HQ Company and A Company. He was awarded the Military Cross for his actions during operations in Tunisia but was later killed in a mine explosion while carrying out a forward reconnaissance mission.
Lived Born 13 Sep 1907, Died 4 Feb 1943
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Name By Air to Battle. The official account of the British Airborne Divisions
Category Action in the Air
Issued By Ministry Of Information
Issued For Air Ministry
Published Oct/1945