| Regimental number | 107 |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | 41 Hill Street, Hawthorn, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mrs G Blackburn, 41 Hill Street, Hawthorn, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 8th Field Company Engineers |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 2nd Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/21/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Company Engineers |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Splendid example of resourcefulness and devotion to duty, in work of conducting convoys of materials near Ypres 20 September 1917. Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the preparations for the offensive along the MENIN ROAD on 20th September, 1917, Sgt. BLACKBURN was engaged nightly conducting convoys of material to HOOGE along a heavily shelled road. He set a splended example fo resourcefulness and devotion to duty, inspiring his men with confidence and was successful in getting forward much valuable material.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
