| Regimental number | 2343 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Gumeracha, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Wynarka, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.10 |
| Height | 5' 10.25" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Martha J Blacket, 17 Sydenham Road, Norwood, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 1 years in the Prince Alfred College Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/17/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A55 Itria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2344 Pte Samuel Bertram BLACKET, 5th Pioneer Bn, returned to Australia, 25 March 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Cluny Castle', 23 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 28 April 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 77 |
| Place of burial | Murray Bridge (Adelaide Road) Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BLACKET Maurice Newton |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
