| Regimental number | 15049 |
| Place of birth | Williamstown, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Architect and surveyor |
| Address | 85 Victoria Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, George Blackburne, 85 Victoria Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 9 February 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 17 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | August 1916 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/42/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 30 September 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Divisional Signal Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 21 December 1918 |
| Date of death | 22 June 1961 |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |