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Christopher ASHCROFT

Regimental number1539
Place of birthAuburst, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressKaimkillenbun, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, Christopher Ashcroft, Kaimkillenbun via Dalby, Queensland
Enlistment date6 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/7/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on 30 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Division Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 31 March 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 1536 Driver David ASHCROFT, 2nd Divisional Ammunition Column, returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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