Commemorated at Memorial Name Casino High School Second World War Honour Roll Given name Bruce Family name Blanch Gender Male Service number NX47960 Conflicts Second World War, 1939–45 Fate Killed in action (KIA) Fate date 12 October 1943 Additional information Last held rank Private Unit at embarkation 2/17th Australian Infantry Battalion Service Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) Do you know more about this war Veteran? Click here to learn how you can contribute