| Regimental number | 40171 |
| Place of birth | Bungaree, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | West Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, J W Blight, 'Sophus', Hopetoun Street, West Brunswick, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 70th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 29 May 1918 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 28 May 1918 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade, Reinforcement 35 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/128/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 17 July 1918 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |