| Regimental number | 52632 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Casino, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Motor driver |
| Address | Bonalbo, Richmond River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Askew, Bonalbo, Richmond River, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in the Senior Cadets; 2 years in the Citizen Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Casino, New South Wales |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 'D' Field Troop and Bridge Train |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Demosthenes', 28 January 1919; arrived Melbourne, 2 March 1919, for onward travel to Sydney; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 25 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ASKEW John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
