Benjamin Thomas KIBBLE

Regimental number4320
Date of birth31 July 1886
Place of birthEastdean, Sussex, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMotor driver
AddressCrafers, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29.1
Height5' 2"
Weight112 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Kibble, 9 Greenfield Road, Eastbourne Road, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date25 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll13 August 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 11 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
Discharge date8 July 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Wounded in action, 16August 1916 (gun shot wound, head).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suffolk', 5 April 919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment0, Adelaide, 8 July 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No S70123.
Date of death29 February 1972
Age at death85
Place of burialCentennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, KIBBLE Benjamin Thomas