| Regimental number | 7548 |
| Place of birth | Orange New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Commercial Bank, Canowindra, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R Blackler, Georges Plains, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 5, Battery 15 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuous bravery in repairing and adjusting telephone wires in exposed positions under fire. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 3rd May, NOREUIL VALLEY was heavily shelled for some hours. All wires to Brigade Headquarters and Divisional headquarters were frequently cut to pieces. Bombardier BLACKLER personally repaired and adjusted them in most exposed positions regardless of all personal danger. By his most excellent work, and disregard of shell fire, communication was re-established and kept between the 15th. Battery and Brigade Headquarters and between other Batteries through their lines. Bombardier BLACKLER has at all times shown a great devotion to duty and has set a fine example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 7548 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front 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
