Born in Edmonton, AB. Moved to England 1935. Schs Viking, AB, Shirley Grammar, B'Ham, England. Keen student of natural history. After exams articled firm of chartered accountants. Enl RAF, Birmingham, Jan 42. Served Scotland and England, several raids over Germany. Lost on raid during which 60 planes went missing. Surv. Parents Mr. Mrs. GE Ashwell, Ladysmith, BC., bro LAC Lewis, RCAF., younger bro William., three sisters, Jean, B'Ham, Mary and Helen, Ladysmith.