| Regimental number | 2141 |
| Place of birth | Marrickville New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | 58 Premier Street, Marrickville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Gibson, 58 Premier Street, Marrickville, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'After the attack on MT. ST. QUENTIN, near PERONNE, on 31st August, 1918, L/Sergeant GIBSON showed exceptional gallantry. The objective having been reached, he patrolled between three detached posts under intense enemy machine gun and rifle fire continuously for 24 hours with utter disregard for his own safety, having to crawl over entirely exposed ground in full view of the enemy. His example of courage, coolness and endurance was a great incentive to the few men under his command who held their positions with great confidence and was largely responsible for them beating off determined counter-attacks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2142 Pte William Charles GIBSON, 19th Bn, died of wounds, 25 May 1916. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
