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Charles Raymond GIBBS

Regimental number2032
Date of birth22 June 1896
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationWarehouseman
Address59 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMrs G Gibbs, 59 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn, Victoria
Enlistment date14 September 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll16 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Battalion, H Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll29th Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: enlisted, 18 July 1940, Paddington, New South Wales; discharged, Captain, Liverpool Prisoner of War and Internee Camp, 23 July 1947.

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