The image is a black and white photograph of a young man in a military uniform. He appears to be in his late twenties or early thirties. He has short, neatly combed hair and is looking directly at the camera with a serious expression on his face. The photograph is framed by a thin, black border. Below the photograph, there is text that reads "KILLED." The text below the photograph reads "SEC.LT. Maurice G. Ashley, R.A.P. only surviving son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ashby, North Bar Street, Beverley. Killed in action in July 1918."