| Regimental number | 1154 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Bungaree, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Draper |
| Address | 419 Lydiard Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, J W Blight, 419 Lydiard Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF23 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF23 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'For meritorious service as a Company officer since March 1916 and conspicuous keenness and energy in the line on many occasions.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 29890 (2 January 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 (29 June 1917). Recommendation date: Military Cross 'Distinguished conduct in action (Pozieres).' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
OBE Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30 Date: |