BLANCH, Charles Vivian
| Service Numbers: | 647, 10587 |
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| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Corporal |
| Last Unit: | 3rd Divisional Signal Company |
| Born: | Northcote, Vic., date not yet discovered |
| Home Town: | Northcote, Darebin, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Motor Driver GPO |
| Memorials: | Postmaster General's Department Victoria 1 |
World War 1 Service
| 22 Dec 1914: | Involvement Sapper, SN 647, 2nd Divisional Signal Company | |
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| 22 Dec 1914: | Embarked Sapper, SN 647, 2nd Divisional Signal Company, HMAT Borda, Melbourne | |
| 25 Nov 1917: | Involvement Corporal, SN 10587, 3rd Divisional Signal Company | |
| 25 Nov 1917: | Embarked Corporal, SN 10587, 3rd Divisional Signal Company, HMAT Ascanius, Melbourne |
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Military Medal
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations against enemy positions south of SOMME east of HAMEL on 8th August, 1918. This N.C.O. was in charge of all lines at Brigade Forward Station. He displayed great ability and determination in maintaining line communications in the Brigade Area both before and after Zero hour, under extremely difficult conditions and heavy shell fire. By his fearless courage and coolness he set a splendid example to those working with him thereby ensuring effective communications throughout. His conduct was very fine.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919