Walter Bell Blair
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | not known 1893 |
| Place of Birth | Murwillumbah, New South Wales |
| Death | 2 May 1915 |
| Place of Death | Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Age at Enlistment | 20 years, 5 months |
| Description |
5'7½" (1.m) tall ; 145lbs 65.771 kg |
| Occupation | School Teacher |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Address | Maddington, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Thomas Blair |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 145 |
| Date of Enlistment | 17 Aug 1914 |
| Rank | Lance Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | B Company 11th Battalion / 3rd Brigade, 1st Division |
| Date of Embarkation | 31 Oct 1914 |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A7 Medic |
| Fate | Killed in Action 2 May 1915 |
| Monument |
Gosnells War Memorial Gosnells RSL Honour Board Lone Pine Memorial AWM |
| Medals |
1914-15 Star British War Medal Victory Medal |
Pre War
Had completed 8 months prior service in the Western Australian Infantry Regiment (Citizen Military Forces)
War Service
An original member of the 11th Battalion who was taken on strength on 6 Oct 1914.
Appointed Lance Corporal on 16 Feb 1915.
Award Comment
Post War
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