| Regimental number | 8805 |
| Place of birth | Maldon, Victoria |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25.7 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Blackmore, Louther Street, Maldon, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for enlistment on account of feet) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 4th Field Company Engineers, Reinforcement 7 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/23/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Company Engineers |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At MESSINES on the night 28th/29th July, 1917, Sapper BLACKMORE in company with Sapper GLAISHER was returning from MESSINES where they had been engaged in preparations for the assault on the MESSINES Sector, when a shell burst near them, wounding both. Although severely wounded Sapper BLACKMORE carried his comrade 50 yards to cover, and then went for assistance. His prompt action was of no avail, for Sapper GLAISHER died before help could be obtained, Sapper BLACKMORE has always set a splendid example under fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 9 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Cousin: 2116 Lance Corporal Albert Henry BLACKMORE MM, 1st Bn, killed in action, Mont St Quentin, France, 1 September 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 7 June 1917 (gas poisoning). Wounded in action (second occasion), 28 July 1917 (gun shot wound, back, right arm: mild) Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Argyllshire', 17 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit: deformed feet), Perth, 7 April 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 74 |
| Place of burial | Maldon Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BLACKMORE Garnett |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
