Regimental number | 1678 |
Place of birth | Belfast, Co Antrim, Ireland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Sailor |
Address | 34 Diamond Street, Belfast, Co Antrim, Ireland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 38 |
Height | 5' 4.5" |
Weight | 161 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Gibson, 34 Diamond Street, Belfast, Co Antrim, Ireland |
Previous military service | Served for 12 years in the Royal Navy (inc. service in the Boxer Rebellion). |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Bairnsdale, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Gallipoli, Egypt Embarked Melbourne on HMAT 'Demosthenes', 16 July 1915. Struck off strength of 3rd Training Bn, Zeitoun, to join 22nd Bn, 19 September 1915; taken on strength of unit, Gallipoli, 29 September 1915. Taken ill whilst on lines, Gallipoli, 4 December 1915 (rheumatism). Admitted to No 1 Auxiliary Hospital, Heliopolis, 11 December 1915; transferred to 2nd Auxiliary Hospital, 1 February 1916; discharged to duty, 7 February 1916. Embarked Suez on HT 'Nestor' and commenced return to Australia, 9 February 1916. Discharged on account of being medically unfit for continued service, Melbourne, 12 July 1916 (chronic rheumatism). Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, GIBSON John |