| Regimental number | 13 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Ouyen, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 6' 1.25" |
| Weight | 162 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs M Tovey, Stratford Avenue, Kew, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in Public School Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Machine Gun Corps |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of two machine guns in an attack. He moved them forward to the first objective, reorganized, and advanced to the second objective. He was wounded in the leg, but remained on duty until relieved the following day.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Admitted to 7th Stationary Hospital, Boulgne, 19 October 1916; reported for duty, 14 December 1916; total period of treatment for venereal disease (gonorrhoea): 58 days. Wounded in action, 4 October 1917 (gun shot wound, left knee: severe). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Lancashire', 7 February 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Melbourne, 30 May 1919. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No V6857. |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Memorial Park, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BLENKARN Frederick John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
