| Regimental number | 2711 |
| Place of birth | Westmorland England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Rigger |
| Address | Woodburn Villa, Nicholson Road, Burwood, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Friend, Mrs J McLarty, Woodburn Villa, Nicholson Road, Burwood, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on the German lines near ZONNEBEKE on 26th September, 1917, Corporal BLOMQUIST showed conspicuous gallantry as a volunteer stretcher bearer, going out continuously under heavy shell fire to dress and carry in wounded men single handed. After our new position was consolidated BLOMQUIST assisted carrying wounded men to the R.A.P., a distance of 1500 yards for 10 hours. By his utter contempt for shell fire and tireless energy he set a splendid example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
