Regimental number | 3472 |
Place of birth | Prockton New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 48 Ellen Street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, Joseph Blenkinsop, 48 Ellen Street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 28th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He assumed command of his platoon, and, with great coolness and initiative superintended the consolidation of his position under heavy fire. He set a splendid example throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |