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Eric Alfred BLABY

Regimental number125
Date of birth18 November 1893
Place of birthCharlton, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationCarpenter
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Height5' 7"
Weight145 lbs
Next of kinFather, Alfred R C Blaby, Charlton, Victoria
Enlistment date7 November 1914
Place of enlistmentCharlton, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/18/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A34 Persic on 28 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 4 July 1919
Discharge date18 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Wiltshire', 4 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 18 October 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No V357080.
Date of death13 October 1957
Age at death63
Place of burialSpringvale Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, BLABY Eric Alfred

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