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Thomas ASHTON

Regimental number2552
Place of birthArarat, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressArarat, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, J C Ashton, Ararat, Victoria
Enlistment date7 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on 15 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll58th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
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Photo: Peter Dennis
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death26 November 1969
Age at death75
Place of burialArarat Cemetery, Victoria

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