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Born: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, 14th October, 1910.
Death: London, England, United Kingdom, 22nd October, 1976.
Date of Enlistment: 6th November, 1939.
Service No: SX1454
Ranks Held:
Final Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Conflicts/Operations: Second World War, 1939-1945
Death: London, England, United Kingdom, 22nd October, 1976.
Date of Enlistment: 6th November, 1939.
Service No: SX1454
Ranks Held:
Final Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Conflicts/Operations: Second World War, 1939-1945
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Award: The Order of the British Empire - Officer (Military) (Imperial) Date Granted: 6th March, 1947 Citation: ARMY - Distinguished service in the SW Pacific |
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Highly meritorious service in the WEWAK area 1945.
“Lieutenant-Colonel Bleby commanded 2/3 Fd Regt. and under his vigorous leadership the Regt achieved outstanding success in the Wewak area. Always in touch with forward Infantry he personally ensured maximum support from his Regt was available and accuracy of artillery fire was a marked factor in the success of these operations. Lieutenant-Colonel Bleby’s courage and enthusiasm won him the complete confidence of all.” – Gazetted Citation.
“Lieutenant-Colonel Bleby commanded 2/3 Fd Regt. and under his vigorous leadership the Regt achieved outstanding success in the Wewak area. Always in touch with forward Infantry he personally ensured maximum support from his Regt was available and accuracy of artillery fire was a marked factor in the success of these operations. Lieutenant-Colonel Bleby’s courage and enthusiasm won him the complete confidence of all.” – Gazetted Citation.