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Anthony BLACKWELL

Regimental number797
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
Address48 Gore Street, Fitzroy, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs Margaret Blackwell, 48 Gore Street, Fitzroy, Victoria
Enlistment date4 February 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll9 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll21st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 4 May 1917
Family/military connectionsBrother: 450 Pte Benedict John BLACKWELL, 13th Bn, died of wounds, 6 May 1915.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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