Gilbert BLAKE

Regimental number2533
Place of birthCampania, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressNew Norfolk, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, George Blake, Humphrey Street, New Norfolk, Tasmania
Enlistment date28 September 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name40th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 25 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll40th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 4 July 1919