| Regimental number | 562 |
| Place of birth | Goulburn New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 2 Railway Cottage, Narrabri West, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Gibson, Post Office, Narrabri West, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Westhoek on 20 September 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Throughout the whole action of 20th September 1917 near WESTHOEK this stretcher bearer carried casualties from front line to rear through intense shell fire. On two occasions he went forward from our line into our own barrage and bandaged and carried back wounded men who were lying there. He refused to rest and set a splendid example to all by his disregard for danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 66 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
