A brother lost.
Alfred Blackman was born to Mrs Emily Deshong in 1889 in a small town called Tiaro in QLD. At 26 years of age, Alfred enlisted in Maryborough on the 6th January 1917. His two brothers, Charles Tednee Blackman and Thomas Blackman, were already fighting on the Western Front. Alfred joined them deep into the conflict in Flanders, Belgium and served in the same unit as his brother, Thomas. Both Thomas and Alfred were injured in the same battle, Alfred with shell wounds to his neck. After four days, he succumbed to his wounds and died on the 8th of October 1917 at the 7th Canadian General Hospital in Etaples, France. He is buried at Etaples Military Cemetery and was awarded both the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.
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Field Service Report of Alfred J. Blackman
Report detailing the death of Alfred John Blackman, a solider of the 7th Regiment, 41st Battalion in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). → View item
The “HMAT” Wiltshire A18
The “HMAT” Wiltshire A18 was a ship used by the Australian Imperial Force for troop transportation in WW1. → View item
Portrait of Alfred John Blackman in army uniform
Portrait taken of Alfred John Blackman in Australian Imperial Force (AIF) uniform, date unknown. → View item