| Regimental number | 3029 |
| Place of birth | Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Horse driver |
| Address | South Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Chas John Blaize, 192 South Terrace, South Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This soldier has acted a Battalion Runner since September, 1917, and has on many occasions shown conspicuous courage in delivering messages in adverse conditions and under heavy enemy fire. On 4th October, 1917, in the operations near YPRES he repeatedly carried messages under heavy shell fire and over open ground to the front line Companies, when no other means of communication was available. At VILLERS BRETONNEUX in May, 1918, he carried despatches through an exceptionally heavy gas 'strafe' and in very difficult circumstances. On 4th July, 1918, at HAMEL, he was engaged for three days continuously in running to the front line Companies. During the whole of the operations from the 8th August, to the 2nd October, 1918, he never failed to deliver his despatches with great expedition, and he has throughout his service shown himself possessed of great courage, determination and resource.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
