| Service number | S4730 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sub Lieutenant |
| Unit | Attached Royal Navy (HMS Cricket, HM LCA(HR) 1106) |
| Service | Royal Australian Navy |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Second World War, 1939-1947 |
| Date of Death | 06 June 1944 |
| Place of Death | English Channel |
| Cause of Death | Killed in action |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Bayeux War Cemetery, Normandy, France |
| Source | AWM146 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, Royal Australian Navy |
Roll of Honour Bruce Valentine Ashton
Location on the Roll of Honour
Bruce Valentine Ashton's name is located at panel 9A in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Personal Service Records
For information about obtaining service records please see National Archives of Australia - Personal service records .
War Graves
The Office of Australian War Graves has the location and other information about war graves and memorials. Search the records of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for details about First and Second World War graves.
Roll of Honour name projection
Bruce Valentine Ashton's name will be projected onto the exterior of the Hall of Memory on:
- Fri 09 June 2023 at 5:25am
- Sun 10 September 2023 at 11:39pm
- Thu 23 November 2023 at 3:28am
- Wed 03 April 2024 at 6:00am
These dates and times are estimates. Please note that previous advised times on this site have recently been changed to ensure that early evening projections are clearly visible and not affected by twilight. The actual time of projection could also change as a result of weather and other factors, so it is advisable to check closer to the date. In the rare event of a temporary loss of electrical power, the names scheduled for display in that period will not appear until the next time listed.