Sir
Harold
George
Aston
CBE
Born in Mascot, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors 
Son of Harold John Aston
and Annie Dorothea (McKeown) Aston
Brother of
William John Aston KCMG
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died about
at about age 71
[location unknown]
Profile last modified
| Created 13 Feb 2024
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Biography
Harold Aston CBE is Notable.
Harold Aston CBE was born in New South Wales, Australia
Harold George Aston was born on 13th March 1923 in Mascot, New South Wales, Australia. He was the younger son of locally-born Harold Aston, a barber, and Annie McKeown. [1]
Harold Aston CBE is a Military Veteran.
Served in the Second Australian Imperial Force 1942-1945
71st Anti Aircraft S/L Battery
Served in the Second Australian Imperial Force 1942-1945
71st Anti Aircraft S/L Battery
On 19th September 1942 Harold transferred from the Australian Military Force (Militia) to the Second Australian Imperial Force. His final posting was to the 71st Anti Aircraft S/L Battery with the rank of Corporal. [2]
Harold was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queen's Birthday Honours 1976 'in recognition of services to industry'. [3] In the New Years Honours 1983 he was created Knight Bachelor 'in recognition of services to industry'. [4] Harold's older brother, Bill, was knighted in 1970.
He passed away about 1995.
Sources
- ↑ New South Wales Birth Index #877/1923; registered at Redfern
- ↑ Department of Veterans' Affairs nominal roll: NX115812 (N223604) Corporal Harold George Aston; accessed 25 Feb 2024
- ↑ Australian Honours: CBE; accessed 25 Feb 2024
- ↑ Australian Honours: Knight Bachelor; accessed 25 Feb 2024
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