| Regimental number | 416 |
| Place of birth | Nhill, Victoria |
| Other Names | BLACKBURN, D |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Address | Manifold Street, Camperdown, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Brother, James R Blackburn, Camperdown, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, Machine Gun Section |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Vic, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near ASCENSION WOOD on 18th September, 1918. Shortly after crossing the RED LINE, owing to heavy enemy machine gun fire, the advance was delayed. by immediately taking forward a Lewis Gun and engaging the enemy guns he enabled his company to work forward with minimum loss. On two other occasions he affording covering fire to the company which materially assisted them in their advance. By his initiative, skilful handling of his gun and cool daring, he not only set a fine example to his section, but was responsible to a large extent for the success of his company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Terang Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
