The AIF Project

John Henry SIBSON

Regimental number445
Date of birth13 March 1899
Place of birthBlinderake, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressGainsborough, via Darnum, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.2
Height5' 6.75"
Weight138 lbs
Next of kinFather, Joseph Sibson, same address
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date24 May 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll25 May 1916
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameAnzac Cyclist Battalion, Reinforcement 2
AWM Embarkation Roll number12/2/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on 27 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 23 July 1919
Discharge date25/10.1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suevic', 23 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 25 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No Q218279.
SourcesNAA: B2455, SIBSON John Henry

Print format    


© The AIF Project 2024, UNSW Canberra. Not to be reproduced without permission.