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William Edward ASHFORD

Regimental number140
Place of birthBirmingham England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMetal polisher
Address18 Ames Avenue, Murrumbeena, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation34
Next of kinWife, Mrs Leah Clara Ashford, 18 Ames Avenue, Murrumbeena, Victoria
Enlistment date16 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll16 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollWarrant Officer (Class II)
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 June 1919
Date of death20 September 1947
Place of burialSpringvale Cemetery

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