| Regimental number | 11040 |
| Place of birth | Coopernook New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Address | Manning River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, G Blyth, Langley Vale, Landsdowne, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Reinforcement 14 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Nauroy on 28 December 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty from 16/17th September, 1918, to 11th November, 1918. On the night of 28th September, 1918, near NAUROY, this N.C.O. was proceeding to the Battery position with ammunition. The road was hevily shelled, and severe casualties caused to men and horses. This N.C.O. took charge of the situation quickly, had the wounded men removed, and extricated the damaged teams. By his coolness and bravery he undoubtedly saved further casualties, and set a splendid example to the men present. He has continually shown by his gallantry a fine example to others.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
