| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Talbot, Victoria |
| Other Names | Lesley Merwyn |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Ontario, Gerald Street, Roseville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, P.W. Blake, Ontario, Gerald Street, Roseville, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Promotions |
Lieutenant Unit: 1st Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work on 23 August 1918 near Chuigolles. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 23rd August 1918, near Chuigolles, when he led his platoon in an attack on the wood in face of machine gun fire and direct fire from an anti-tank gun and a field gun. He cleared the wood, and for two and a half hours held on to the position, moving amongst his men regardless of the enemy's fire, until all was secure.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
