| Regimental number | 1724 |
| Place of birth | Carlton, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Iron dresser |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs K Blythe, 6 Barnett Street, Kensington, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal (altered to Military Medal). Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: Bar to Military Medal 'On 9th August 1918 during the attack on enemy positions between VAUVILLERS and LIHONS, Lance Corporal BLYTHE displayed most gallant courage and determination. His Company was advancing under most galling machine gun fire, frontal and enfilade. This N.C.O. advanced at head of his Company, firing his Lewis Gun from the hip and giving covering fire during each stage of the advance. By his courage and determination he enabled the advance of his Company to continue to the objective and greatly inspired his comrades.'
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| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
