| Service number | 1730888 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Conflict/Operation | Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Date of Death | 03 April 1967 |
| Place of Death | South Vietnam, Vietnam |
| Cause of Death | Killed in action |
| Age at Death | 22 |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Pinnaroo Cemetery and Crematorium, Bridgeman Downs, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Source | AWM153 Roll of Honour cards, Vietnam |
Roll of Honour William John Ashton
Location on the Roll of Honour
William John Ashton's name is located at panel 5 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
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