| Regimental number | 6597 |
| Place of birth | North Sydney, New South Wales |
| School | Drummoyne and Rozelle Public Schools, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Address | Arthur Street, Dee Why, via Manly, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34.2 |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight | 151 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs M Gilberthorpe, McIntosh Road and Arthur Street, Dee Why via Manly, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Member for 2 years, Lands Rifle Club. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 35 |
| Place of burial | Grevillers British Cemetery (Plot III, Row D, Grave No. 4), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 29 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Mary GILBERTHORPE, Dee Why, Manly, New South Wales |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Sydney, 7 October 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 21 November 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 15 March 1917; taken on strength, 1st Bn, in the field, 5-8 May 1917. Wounded in action, 5 May 1917 (gun shot wound, buttock, legs), and admitted to 5th Field Ambulance, and transferred to 3rd Australian Casualty Clearing Station same day. Died of wounds, 5 May 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GILBERTHORPE George Wing |
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