Leading Wren Joan Ashburner, WRNS, 45374 served as a radio mechanic attatched to the Fleet Air Arm establishment, HMS Merlin,at Donibristle, near Inverkeithing, Fife. She was the daughter of George Bankes Ashburner and Ada Margaret Ashburner, of Hayes, Bromley, Kent. She died in the line of duty on a test fight along with Leading Wren Margaret Batchelor and the pilot of the aircraft, Chief Petty Officer Airman Frederick E Andrews, RNZR. Leading Wrens Ashburner and Batchelor were buried at Dumfermline (Douglas Bank) Cemetery with military honours after a funeral service at St Andrew's Church, Rosyth.
Leading Wren Joan Ashburner, WRNS, 45374 served as a radio mechanic attatched to the Fleet Air Arm establishment, HMS Merlin,at Donibristle, near Inverkeithing, Fife. She was the daughter of George Bankes Ashburner and Ada Margaret Ashburner, of Hayes, Bromley, Kent. She died in the line of duty on a test fight along with Leading Wren Margaret Batchelor and the pilot of the aircraft, Chief Petty Officer Airman Frederick E Andrews, RNZR. Leading Wrens Ashburner and Batchelor were buried at Dumfermline (Douglas Bank) Cemetery with military honours after a funeral service at St Andrew's Church, Rosyth.
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J. M.Ashburner
Leading Wren 45374
Women's Royal Naval Service
9th June 1944 Age 20
(Cross)
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Commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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