Basic Details Surname Blackburn Forenames Arthur Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Not Stated on Memorial Honours VC Notes Date of action for which VC awarded: 23 July 1916 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Australian Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Australian Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Australian Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant