| Regimental number | 3460 |
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Gordon Vale, Cairns, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 44.9 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 156 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, c/o Mrs Ethel Eddie, Gordon Vale, Cairns, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served for 1 year 285 days in South Africa (Boer War). |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 25th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulyesses', 13 February 1917; discharged (medically unfit: myalgia, back muscles), Brisbane, 1 May 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Second given name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Gibson. |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Lutwyche Cemetery, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BALLARDIE Charles Gibbon |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
