| Regimental number | 4363 |
| Place of birth | Riga, Latvia, Russia |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Address | 3 Murray Street, West Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 2" |
| Weight | 137 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Nathalia Blankerburg, Lager Street, Riga, Russia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Malwa on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Calvarie Cemetery (Row A, Grave No. 10), France |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'London Gazette' No 30940, Sixth Supplement Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname incorrectly recorded on Embarkation Roll as BLANKENBURG. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BLANKENBERG John William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
