| Regimental number | 1879 |
| Place of birth | Buckleys Crossing New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Bega, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Blyton, 'Fairview', Bega, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 1st Light Horse |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 45th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/62/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the advance WEST of BELLENGLISE on the 18th September, 1918 he greatly assisted in rushing a strong enemy post where many prisoners were taken. After putting up a determined fight. he took command of a lewis gun section after the leader became a casualty and handled them skilfully during the remainder of the action. Though buried by a shell and slightly wounded he refused to leave his platoon and continued although suffering considerably.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Macquarie Park Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
