| Regimental number | 4972 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Broom maker |
| Address | 3 Fred Street, Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Ashton, Fred Street, Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served 4 years in the Compulsory Training Scheme. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Age at death | 21 |
| Place of burial | Heilly Station Cemetery (Plot VII, Row B, Grave No. 75, Mericourt-L'Abbe, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 123 |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
