Alexander William BLACKBURN

Regimental number2597
Place of birthAbbotsford, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationStation hand
Addressc/o Mrs Jones, "Brigeaumon", Bowen Street, Camberwell, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinWife, Mrs Annie Blackburn, c/o Mrs Jones, 'Brigeaumon', Bowen Street, Camberwell, Victoria
Enlistment date15 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name57th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/74/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 25 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll58th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 January 1919