| Regimental number | 7/2580 |
| Occupation | Stock agent |
| Next of kin | Father, E L Ashby, 15 Elgin Road, Mornington, Dunedin |
| Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 11th Reinforcements, Canterbury Mounted Rifles Regiment, C Squadron |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed great skill and courage when taking up a position with his guns, from which he was able to inflict heavy casualties upon the hostile advance. His work was carried out under great difficulties, and his vigilance in preventing any movement of the enemy was most creditable. He showed a complete disregard for danger throughout.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 28, p. 3 |