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Oscar Leslie ASHFORD

Regimental number13181
Place of birthScone, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMotor driver
AddressBingara via Barraba, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.9
Height5' 7"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Oakenville Ashford, Scone, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date25 September 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll7 September 1916
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameAuxiliary Mechanical Transport Company 2, Section 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/113/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 22 December 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Motor Transport Section
FateReturned to Australia 20 July 1919
Discharge date23 October 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Valencia', 20 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 23 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death8 September 1965
Place of burialIndependent Lawn Cemetery, Rookwood, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, ASHFORD Oscar Leslie

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