BLYTH, Morris Charles Tabian
| Service Numbers: | 3270, 3270A |
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| Enlisted: | 2 August 1915, Claremont, Tasmania |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 12th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Bellerive, Tasmania, Australia, 1895 |
| Home Town: | Port Esperance, Tasmania |
| Schooling: | State School, Tasmania |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Died: | Killed in Action, France, 20 June 1916 |
| Cemetery: |
Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, Bethune, Nord Pas de Calais Plot 1, Row H, Grave 59 |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Scottsdale Portland Municipality Including Portion of Lilydale Roll of Honour |
World War 1 Service
| 2 Aug 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 3270, 12th Infantry Battalion, Claremont, Tasmania | |
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| 20 Jun 1916: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 3270, 12th Infantry Battalion | |
| 20 Jun 1916: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 3270A, 12th Infantry Battalion |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Elizabeth Allen
Morris Charles BLYTH was born in Bellerive, Tasmania in 1895
His parents were Arthur Tabrum BLYTH & Rosina CAVEY
He enlisted in Claremont, Tasmania on 31st July, 1915 with the 12th Infantry Battalion
Morris was Killed in Action in France on 20th June, 1916 and is buried in the Rue-Petilion Military Cemetery
"No cowards blood pulsed through thy veins
Hero on the field you fell -that England reigns
For your Country & your King
Your life was freely given
Lord let your praises ring
And rest your soul in Heaven."
Inserted by his Father, Brothers & Sister
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His brother Mervyn Stafford BLYTH (SN986) was also Killed in Action in WW1 on 23rd December, 1916 during the battle of Magdhaba in Egypt
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