*** Local War Heroes Honored ***

Daniel E. Ashton
March 25, 1897 - April 22, 1919

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Name: Daniel E Ashton   Birth Date: 25 Nov 1897   Age: 21   Death Date: 22 Apr 1919   Military Branch: Army   Veteran of Which War: World War I   Registration County: Lawrence   Cemetery Name: Oak Park Cemetery   Cemetery Location: New Oastle, Pennsylvania   Source:  Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Card, 1777-2012   Digital Images, 3-5. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission,   Bureau of Archives and History.   Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dies On Eve Of Return To This Country Daniel E. Ashton, Troop F Soldier Succumbs To Disease In France Another local boy and former member of Troop F, Daniel E. Ashton of 1113 Pollock avenue member of the 108th field artillery, has succumbed to the ravages of disease in France after surviving all the campaigns which Troop F men as members of the 28th division participated in. Mrs. Mary Ashton of 1113 Pollock avenue received word yesterday that her son Daniel Ernest, member of the 108th field artillery, had died of meningitis on April 22 shortly before the regiment was ready to leave for home. Ashton, who was a wagoner, enlisted with the troop shortly before they were called into the service during the sumer of 1917 and went to camp Hancock, where he was transferred to the artillery being one of the few men to be placed into that outfit. New Castle News - New Castle, Lawrence County, PA May 3, 1919 Page 1 Final Tribute Paid To Local Soldier Hero Military Funeral Held Sunday Over Remains Of Daniel Ashton DIED OVERSEAS AFTER ARMISTICE Uniformed Ex-Soldiers Attend Services At Maitland Church On the second anniversary of the opening of the Argonne Forrest drive in which he participated as a member of the Twenty-Eighth Division, Daniel Ashton was laid to rest in Oak park cemetery Sunday afternoon accompanied by full Military honors. "Buddies" Together For the last time "Danny" as he was familarly known followed the flag for which he had given his all, for the last time his "Buddies" gathered around him, this time to pay their parting tribute of respect to a dead comrade. As the customary three volleys was fired over his grave and the last notes of "Taps" floated out on the peaceful Sunday air, Danny was lowered to his final rest camp on _____ side of the Great Formation. At 1:45 p. m., about fifty ex-service men in full uniform met at the Armory on Neshannock avenue, Headed by Captain C. Lee Hora?r, one of Ashton's former officers thee men moved down Washington street to Mill, down Mill to Reynolds and from Reynolds street to the Ashton residence on Pollock avanue. From here they preceded the funeral cortege to the Primitive Maitland Memorial church on South Mill street where the services were held. Eulogized Dead Soldier The funeral Sermon was preached by Rev. H. J. Buckingham, pastor of the Primitive church. In his address he eulogized the dead soldier and drew a lesson from the comrades who survive him. For his text, Rev. Buckingham chose the 23rd verse of the 11th chapter of John, "Jesus said to her, the brother shall rise again". The auditorium of the church was completely filled with friends and relatives of the departed. Pall bearers were: Soldiers, Clarence Lennig, Harvey Bintrim; Sailors, Griff Jones and James Vogan; Marines, Harold Patton and Walter E. Kirker. Color Bearer, Sergeant John P. Bruno. Color guard, soldier, Harry McCormick and sailor Paul ?. Bradley. The balance of the _____ squad was composed of the following former members of Troop F. as it was when Ashton was a member, A. Lewis Conn, Chester A. Brenner, John Hilliard, Edward Cross, Oswald Davies and Howard Elder. Ashton's Record When the call for men went out in 1917, Daniel Ashton enlisted as a private in Troop F. In July he went to Mt. Gre??a and from there to Camp Hancock, Augusta, Georgia, where he was a member of Troop F., 101st Calvary until December 1917. At that time the calvary was disbanded and with other men of the troop, Ashton was transferred as a wagoner in the Supply Company, 107th Field Artillery. In May 1918, the 28th Division moved overseas and in July took part in the Aisne-Marine engagement. Subsequently they won part in the O?se-Alsne, the Ypres-Yyr and the Meus?-Argonne major engagements and also in the defensive sector. After the signing of the armistice the division spent most of their time in Belgium, until in April, 1919, they came to Le Mans, the gateway for departing troops. At Le Mans, Ashton was taken sick and was removed to the hospital. Three days later as his comrades was about to sail from St. Nazaire, France, he died. In civilian life he was a young man of sterling qualities, as a soldier he upheld the best traditions of the United States service. New Castle News - New Castle, Lawrence County, PA September 27, 1920 Page 1

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