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Leonard Gordon GIBBS

Regimental number539
Place of birthHarvey Western Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCommercial Traveller
AddressTurramurra, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinFather, G.G. Gibbs, Harvey, Western Australia
Enlistment date8 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/6/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star of Victoria on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Division Ammunition Column
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918).
Recommendation date: 4 March 1918

FateReturned to Australia 8 October 1918
Other details

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

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