| Regimental number | 7951 |
| Place of birth | Garvoc, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | College Dairy, Lower Tarwin, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E N Blain, College Dairy, Lower Tarwin, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | Infantry Brigade Train 8 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/37/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A41 Bakara on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Regimental Sergeant Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 29th Company, Australian Army Service Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal 'This N.C.O. has rendered exceptionally good service during operations in the YPRES Sector, September and October 1917. He showed conspicuous gallantry on more than one occasion under shell fire. His example has had at all times an inspiring effect on his men.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal
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| Family/military connections | Brother: 8050 Driver Thomas William BLAIN, 5th Division Train, returned to Australia, 22 July 1919. |
| Other details | Medals: Meritorious Service 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
