Arthur Sydney BLAKE

Regimental number10/1746
Other NamesArthur Sidney
AddressClub Hotel, Wellington
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, James Blake, Church Cottage, Shelbridge near Morchord Bishop, Devon
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 17 April 1915
The 4th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, left New Zealand on board three ships (HMNZT 21 'Willochra', HMNZT 22 'Knight Templar', and HMNZT 23 'Waitomo'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateKilled in Action 4 October 1917
Place of burialDochy Farm New British Cemetery (Plot VI, Row C, Grave No 17), Belgium
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Fourth