| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Address | Hurstville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Brother, A L Blackshaw, Carron The Avenue Hurstville, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 17 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 11 November 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |