| Regimental number | 2720 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Portarlington, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.6 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 144.5 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Harry Ibbotson, Enfield, Portarlington, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Geelong, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Moldavia on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, France, 26 July 1916 (gun shot wound, chest). Wounded in action (second occasion), 25 August 1918 (mustard gas shell: severe). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 25 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 15 May 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No V367677. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 61 |
| Place of burial | Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, IBBOTSON Thomas Edward |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
