| Regimental number | 947 |
| Place of birth | Durham, England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Bridgetown, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Joseph Blackett, Bishop, Auckland, Durham, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Tropical Force, F Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Te Anau on |
| Fate | No details of fate entered on Nominal Roll |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Re-enlisted 15 March 1917, see 6776 Pte Wilfred BLACKETT, 28th Bn. |
| Other details |
War service: Rabaul. Proceeded to Kokopo, 3 January 1916, and is struck off the strength of the Rabaul garrison. Taken on strength of 'F' Company, 4th Tropical Force, 6 January 1916. Found guilty, 17 January 1916, of unknown charge: award, fined 2/6. Found guilty, 14 March 1916, of unknown charge: award, fined 20/-. Found guilty, 22 April 1916, of unknown charge: award, fined 5/-. Arrived from Kokopo, 27 April 1916, and is taken on strength of Garrison. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Matrenga', 10 January 1917, and struck off the strength of Rabaul garrison the same day. Discharged, 1 March 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 43 |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BLACKETT Wilfred |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
