| Regimental number | 658 |
| Place of birth | Yeulba Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Stock rider |
| Address | Yeulba, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Isaac Giddins, Yeulba, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 41st Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/58/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 8th August, 1918, during the attack east of HAMMEL, Private GIDDINS, a Company Signaller established an O.L. Light Station after four previous attempts had failed owing to the heavy enemy barrage at the time. This station he maintained without assistance throughout the day. his determination and devotion to duty were of great value to his Company Commander and he set an excellent example of bravery to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
