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Lionel Edgar ASHTON

Regimental number1226
Date of birth1889
Place of birthTemora, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressTemora, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinSister, Mrs. Maud Morgan, Currip Hills, Temora, New South Wales
Enlistment date18 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Light Horse Regiment, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/6/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 30 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Photo: Peter Dennis
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death1953
Age at death64
Place of burialNowra Cemetery, New South Wales

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