Bertie BLACKWELL

Regimental number3053
Date of birth22 April 1885
Place of birthMilang, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationBricklayer
AddressMilang, South Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation31.2
Height5' 7.5"
Weight146 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs Mary Moar Blackwell, Milang, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date23 August 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, 23rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A45 Bulla on 16 January 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 17 July 1919
Discharge date30 September 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Dunluce Castle', 17 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 30 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death8 April 1929
Age at death44
Place of burialMilang Cemetery, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, BLACKWELL Bertie