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Fred BLIGHT

Regimental number1891
Place of birthMSBV
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBrickmaker
AddressGibson Treet, Bowden, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs Margaret Jane Blight, Gibson Treet, Bowden, South Australia
Enlistment date21 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name27th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/44/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Morea on 26 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll27th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 10 April 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 110 Lance Corporal Alfred BLIGHT, 27th Bn, killed in action, 5 October 1917.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

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