| Place | Africa: South Africa |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 1DRL/0067 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm |
| Object type | Letter |
| Maker |
Ashton, Miner |
| Place made | At sea |
| Date made | c 1916 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
Ashton, Miner (Private, b.1898 - d.?)
Description
Collection relating to the service of 2858 Private Miner Ashton, 58 Battalion. Collection includes a letter from Ashton to his family written while on board SS Afric, whilst travelling from Australia to England.
History / Summary
SS Afric left Sydney 3 November 1916. Miner Ashton is listed in 7th Reinforcements on AWM 8 Embarkation Roll, AWM8 23/75/4. The letter contains misspellings. Although dates and times are not specific, Ashton describes shipboard life well.
Service Record of Private Miner Ashton contains a note which reads" "To Whom it May Concern -This is to certify that No. 2858, Private Miner Ashton, 58th Battalion, AIF, has submitted a Statutory Declaration to this office to the effect that his true name is : - MARTIN ASHTON."