Regimental number | 1905 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Kew, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 35 |
Next of kin | Brother, John Richard Blainey, Kew, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 25th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Westhoek Ridge on 20 September 1917.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | No details of fate entered on Nominal Roll |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At WESTHOEK RIDGE 20th September 1917. After the objective had been gained, he rendered valuable assistance by dressing the wounded and stretcher bearing for many hours under heavy shell fire. Later, when a counter attack seemed imminent, he took charge of a section on his own initiative, and rendered great assistance to the N.C.O. in charge of the platoon. he was a fine example of courage and coolness to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |