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Robert Albert BLAKE

Regimental number3131
Place of birthStanley, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressForest near Stanley, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Robert Blake, Forest near Stanley, Tasmania
Enlistment date31 October 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name40th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 10 February 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll40th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 June 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death13 October 1960
Age at death65
Place of burialSmithton General Cemetery, Tasmania

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