| Place of birth | Whangaroa, New Zealand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Law clerk |
| Address | Whangaron, New Zealand |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward Clare Blomfield, Barrister, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy attacked on his flank it was owing to his supreme coolness and promptitude that the men of all units in the vicinity were enabled to make a determined stand. His action undoubtedly staved off a serious attack by the enemy. He showed the greatest courage and initiative throughout the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 73 |
| Place of burial | Southport Cemetery, Queensland |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
