Background
Ashton, Richard Eric was born on September 10, 1946 in Chigwell, Essex, England. Son of Eric George and Sylvia Voilet (Wolfe) Ashton.
Ashton, Richard Eric was born on September 10, 1946 in Chigwell, Essex, England. Son of Eric George and Sylvia Voilet (Wolfe) Ashton.
Master of Arts, Trinity College, Cambridge, England, 1968; Bachelor of Medicine, BCh, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, 1974; Doctor of Medicine, Cambridge U., 1991.
Registrar, St. John's Hospital for Skin Disorders, London, 1981-1982; assistant professor dermatology, University of California at Los Angeles, 1982-1984; consultant dermatologist, Royal Hospital HASLAR Gosport, Hampshire, England, since 1984.
Chairman Titchfield Village Trust, Hampshire, 1988-1991. Surgeon commander Royal Navy, since 1971.
Married Louise Hayne, July 8,1978. Children: Nicholas, Felicity, Simon, Christopher, Camilla.