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Gerald Moore GIBSON

Date of birth1 April 1891
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
SchoolBrighton Grammar School, Victoria
Other trainingMechanical engineering course, Working Men's College
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationCadet manufacturer
Address'Yarradale', Lansell Road, Toorak, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height6' 0"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinFather, R Gibson, 'Yarradale', Lansell Road, Toorak, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date17 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentLieutenant Automobile Corps
Unit name5th Company Army Service Corps, 1st Light Horse Brigade Train
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Omrah on 24 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant (Honorary Captain)
Unit from Nominal Roll21st Depot Unit of Supply
Promotions

Lieutenant


Unit: 5th Division Train
Promotion date: 17 September 1914

FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Wyreema', 13 April 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Melbourne, 1 August 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, GIBSON Gerald Moore

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