The family of the 23-year-old from Kettering, Northamptonshire, said: “We
are devastated by the loss of our son, brother, uncle and boyfriend.
“He meant the world to everyone and has left an irreplaceable hole in
our hearts.”
L/Cpl Ashworth’s father Duane served as a Grenadier Guard and his brother
Coran, 21, is currently serving with the Army in Northern Ireland.
He lived with his mother Kerryann and his girlfriend Emily in Kettering, and
also leaves sisters Lauren and Paige, brother Karl and four-year-old niece
Darcy.
Captain Mike Dobbin, Commander of Reconnaissance Platoon, Nijmegen Company,
1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, said: “L/Cpl Ashworth was killed while
fighting his way through compounds, leading his fire team from the front,
whilst trying to protect his men and he showed extraordinary courage to
close on a determined enemy.
“His professionalism under pressure and ability to remain calm in what
was a chaotic situation is testament to his character.”
He said the platoon had lost a “strong commander, outstanding soldier and
dear friend”.
L/Cpl Ashworth, who joined the Army at the age of 17, had recently been
promoted to the role of non commissioned officer.
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