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Arthur Blackburn Arthur Blackburn i(A116254 works by) (a.k.a. Arthur Seaforth Blackburn)
Born: Established: 25 Nov 1892 Woodville, Charles Sturt area, Adelaide - Northwest, Adelaide, South Australia, ; Died: Ceased: 24 Nov 1960
Gender: Male
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Arthur Blackburn served at Gallipoli and on the Western Front during World War I. On his return to Australia he practiced law and campaigned on pro-conscription side of the conscription debate. Blackburn enlisted again duing World War II. He fought in Syria and Java and was promoted to the rank of Brigadier. Blackburn was a prisoner of war from 1942 to 1945.

Having been awarded a Victoria Cross for his service during World War I, Blackburn was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1946 for his distinguished service in Java. He was also appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George in 1955.

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