| Regimental number | 5782 |
| Place of birth | Armidale New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | Longview, Coolaatai, Warialda, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss Ada Amy Ashman, Longview, Coolatai, Warialda, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations at MONT ST. QUENTIN, N.E. of PERONNE on 31st August 1918, this soldier handled his lewis gun with great judgment throughout the operations. by resolute action and disregard of danger, he personally put two heavy German machine guns out of action killing or taking prisoners the entire crews.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10/10/1919 Medaille D'Honneur Avec Glaives (en Argent) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 119 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, Medaille d'Honneur, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
