Ernest Charles Ashton | |
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| Born | October 28, 1873 |
| Died | August 17, 1956 (aged 83) |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Service/ | Canadian Militia |
| Years of service | 1893–1941 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-General |
| Commands | 38th Battalion Dufferin Rifles of Canada 36th Battalion, CEF 15th Canadian Infantry Brigade Chief of the General Staff |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath[1] Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Volunteer Decoration |
Lieutenant-General Ernest Charles Ashton CB, CMG, VD (1873–1956) was a Canadian soldier and Chief of the General Staff, the head of the Canadian Militia (later the Canadian Army) from 1935 until 21 November 1938. He retired from the Canadian Army in 1941.