A 1919-1923 Turkish Independence Medal certificate_of_authenticity Ashford became responsible for the

Ashford became responsible for the Rifles’ growth from one hundred men in 1886

and together they had two young daughters at the time of his enlistment

He was a resident of Port Clinton

signing his paper at Morrisburg

A  War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords by Karl Wurster - Bronze gilt

A 1919-1923 Turkish Independence Medal certificate_of_authenticity Ashford became responsible for theOval medal, in gilded bronze, 35. 5mm x 47. 5mm, in very fine condition. Scarce version in modern Turkish language, mounted on a red ribbon for Bravery in the Turkish Army or Militia during the War against the Allies, and against Greece, 1919 1923.