| Regimental number | 2779 |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, H Ashton, Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal or Mention in Despatches (both crossed out) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Croix de Guerre (Belgium) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
