
| Regimental number | 52563 |
| Occupation | Bushman |
| Next of kin | Father, Henrik Blomkvist, Pigeon Bay |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Rifle Brigade, Reinforcements, G Company (Part) |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 81 Devon on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Operations: West of Bapaume - 25th August 1918. For gallant conduct and devotion to duty. This soldier is a Company stretcher bearer and during the advance worked tirelessly. He carried wounded under heavy M.G. fire, and his dogged perseverance and courage were a shining example of devotion to duty.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 67, p. 39 |
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