| Regimental number | 2861 |
| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Address | 480 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 5.25" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, William Blab, 480 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Served as a signaller in the 88th Infantry; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Division IG CO |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Accidentally injured (concussion of brain, fractured wrist), 14 October 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Matatua', 17 June 1918; discharged (medically unfit: cerebral concussion), Perth, 29 November 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No W82399. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 69 |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery and Crematorium, Perth, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BLAB Garnet |