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Robert Walton BLAIR

Regimental number2345
Place of birthFremantle, Western Australia
ReligionCongregational
OccupationClerk
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Ellen Blair, Railway Reservoir, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Enlistment date15 March 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll7 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A63 Karoola on 25 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


'For bravery and devotion to duty at Mont de Merris on the night of the 2nd/3rd June 1918.'
Recommendation date: 9 June 1918

FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

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

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