John Raymond BLIGHT

Regimental number7957
Place of birthBallarat, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationElectrical engineer
Address116 Lyons Street, South Ballarat, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMother, Mrs M J Blight, 116 Lyons Street, South Ballarat, Victoria
Enlistment date19 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentLance Corporal
Unit nameInfantry Brigade Train 8
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/37/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A41 Bakara on 5 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Australian Motor Transport Section
FateReturned to Australia 12 June 1919
Other detailsMedals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal