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Birth of David Ashcroft
David Ashcroft was born in Orbost, Victoria -
David Ashcroft moved to the Western Downs region
After the tragic death of three of David's siblings on the 4/2/1900, his family moved to Queensland -
Enlistment
David and his brother enlisted in the military three days apart. They were both assigned to 12th Reinforcements of the 2nd Light Horse Regiment, 1st Light Horse Brigade -
Embarking to go to Egypt
The 12th Reinforcements boarded HMAT A23 "Suffolk" in Sydney to travel to Egypt -
David Ashcroft was taken on strength of 2nd Light Horse Regiment
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David Ashcroft was transferred to the 2nd Division Ammunition Column
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David Ashcroft was transported to France
Davis Ashcroft boarded the H.T 'Magdalena' to be transported to France where he spent the rest of the war -
David Ashcroft was involved an many large battles
David Ashcroft's division was involved in some of the most intense battles in the months of September and October including; Menin Road, Polygon Wood, Broodseinde, Poelcapelle, and Passchendaele -
David Ashcroft was charged with conduct prejudicial to good order
For interfering with private property contrary to standing orders, David Ashcroft was given 10 days of field punishment and well as giving up 10 days of pay. -
David Ashcroft was granted to leave to England
ON the 12th of August he returned from England -
David Ashcroft was granted to leave to Paris
He returned to the battlefield on the 1st of March -
David fought in the Battle of Avre
Then followed Hamel (July), Bapaume and Mont St Quentin (August), St Quentin Canal (September) and Beaurevoir (October). -
David Ashcroft prepares to come home
He boards HMAT A54 "Runic" in france in order to return to Australia -
David Ashcroft lands in Melbourne
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David Ashcroft was discharged from the A.I.F
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Marriage
David Ashcroft married Roberta Williams -
Birth of first born
Robert David Ashcroft was born -
Birth of second child
Arnold Gordon Ashcroft was born -
Death of David Ashcroft
After living in multiple places David Ashcroft died aged 90 in Harvey Bay and was buried at Polson Cemetery, Point Vernon, Hervey Bay the following day.