| Regimental number | 691 |
| Place of birth | Balaklava, South Australia |
| Other Names | Essington Sinclair Gilbert |
| Religion | Church of Christ |
| Occupation | Turner |
| Address | 4 Ada Street, off Halifax Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 3.5" |
| Weight | 124 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Hall, 4 Ada Street, off Halifax Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Adelaide, 9 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 20 July 1916. Proceeded to England (date not recorded), and taken on strength, 8th Training Bn, Larkhill, 9 September 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 14 October 1916; taken on strength, 32nd Bn, in the field, 25 October 1916. Wounded in action, 4 november 1916, and admitted to 38th Casualty Clearing Station; transferred to 1st Australian General Hospital, Rouen, 6 November 1916 (gun shot wound, mouth); to England, 8 November 1916, and admitted to [1st Southern General Hospital?], Birmingham, 9 November 1916; transferred to 2nd London General Hospital, Southall, 2 December 1916; marched in to No 4 Command Depot, Wareham, 2 December 1916; marched in to No 1 Command Depot, Perham Downs, 15 February 1917, and classified B 1A. Proceeded overseas to France, 14 October 1917; rejoined 32nd Bn, in the field, 26 October 1917. On leave to England, 20 October 1918. Admitted to 1st Australian Auxiliary hospital, Harefield, while on leave, 28 October 1918 (influenza); discharged to No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 16 November 1918; marched out to AIF Headquarters, London, for balance of furlough, 30 November 1918. Rejoined 32nd Bn, in the field, 13 December 1918. Attached for guard duty to 8th Brigade Headquarters, 10 January 1919; rejoined Bn from detachment, 24 January 1919. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 14 March 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Devanah', 8 May 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 20 June 1919; discharged, Adelaide, 4 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HALL Essington Gilbert |