Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Medical practitioner |
Address | Hobart, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, Dr G H Gibson, 177 Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Captain |
Unit name | Medical Officers |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A59 Botanist on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While he was in charge of a detachment at a loading post the enemy opened a heavy bombardment. Though nearly all the shelters were demolished, he continued at his work of removing casualties throughout intense shelling. He set a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |