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Nellist BLENKINSOP

Regimental number1844
Place of birthBendigo, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressPost Office, Dangin, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28.2
Height5' 8.25"
Weight143 lbs
Next of kinFather, Frederick Blenkinsop, Eastville PO via Maldon, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date27 October 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll9 October 1915
Place of enlistmentPerth, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPROV CPL
Unit name10th Light Horse Regiment, 13th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/15/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 17 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Field Squadron Engineers
FateReturned to Australia 17 July 1919
Discharge date4 April 1920
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Dunluce Castle', 17 July 1919; discharged (medically unfit: malaria), Perth, 4 April 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death3 February 1973
Place of burialKarrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, BLENKINSOP Nellist

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