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Blyth Edward Pearson

 Born 16^th May 1893 Hobart Tasmania the son of Francis Edward and Jane Ethel Blyth (nee Keain) he embarked Sydney 25^th June 1915 on board “HMAT Berrima” with the 20^th Infantry Battalion.

Lt Blyth died 8^th April 1918 in France from wounds received in the field and was buried in the Picquigny British Cemetery

DCM – London Gazette 18^th July 1917

During the operations before Reincourt on 3^rd May this N.C.O did excellent work in handling his men in a very soldierly manner.  The majority of the officers had become casualties and the men were becoming leaderless.  Sgt Blyth stepped into the breach and led his men forward into the attack.  The behaviour of this N.C.O. was most courageous and gallant

BLYTH - Lieut Edward Pearson Blyth D.C.M. died of wounds, France, April 8. 1918, aged 24 years, beloved eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Blyth, Sydney, late of New Town, Tasmania; grandson of Mr. E. P. Blyth, Altamont, Devonport, great grandson of the first Dr. Crowther, of this City. R.l.P. The Supreme Sacrifice

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