| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Hobart Tasmania |
| Occupation | Fruit grower |
| Address | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 43 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Alan V Giblin, Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Captain |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Major Unit: 40th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: Companion of the Distinguished Service Order Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). Brevet Major Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order ''For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his men with great dash and determination to the assult, reaching his objective through intense artillery and machine gun fire. Although wounded early in the day, he remained with his men, rallying them and supervising the consolidation of the captured position. His example of personal courage and devotion greatly inspired his men.''
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 173 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his men with great dash and determination to the assault, reaching his objective through intense artillery and machine gun fire. Although wounded early in the day, he remained with his men, rallying them and supervising the consolidation of the captured position. His example of personal courage and devotion greatly inspired his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Other details | War Service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, Distinguished Service Order, British War Medal, Victory Medal |