| Regimental number | 97 |
| Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Horse breaker |
| Address | Flushcombe Road, Blacktown, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Richard Bligh, Campsie, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Citizen Military Forces |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Townsville, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/16/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal "For gallantry and devotion to duty in the field at DAMIEH on the 1st May, 1918. When the retirement of the forward posts was ordered, the telephone wires were found to be disconnected by shell fire. This non-commissioned officer immediately ran to deliver a message, his course taking him over a shell fire and machine gun swept zone, but he never wavred in his work and was able to get the message through. At the same place and time, he saw teo men of the Field Ambulance trying to get away during the retirement. He immediatley took two horses forward under heavt concentrated machine gun and rifle fire to get them. Corporal BLIGH was wounded in the attempt, but was able to reach them men and complete the task". |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Egypt on board HT 'Demosthenes', 26 January 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 2 March 1919; discharged, 20 May 1919. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
