Background
Ashford, Mahlon was born on March 24, 1881 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Francis Asbury and Isabella Walker (Kelley) Ashford.
Ashford, Mahlon was born on March 24, 1881 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Francis Asbury and Isabella Walker (Kelley) Ashford.
Doctor of Medicine Georgetown University 1904. Graduated from the United States Army Medical School, 1908, United States Army War College, 1925.
1 son, Beale. Commissioned First lieutenant, Medical Corps, United States Army, 1908, advanced through the grades to colonel, 1934. Chief surgeon Panama Department, 1935-1936. Retired from army, 1936.
Executive secretary commission on medical education, New York Academy of Medicine, editor Bulletin of New York Academy of Medicine, 1936-1951, retired.
American College of Surgeons fellow, American College of Physicians. Member Theta Delta Chirurgical Club: Army and Navy (Washington).
Married Elizabeth Beale, December 20, 1911.