| Regimental number | 2846 |
| Place of birth | Drouin, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Storekeeper |
| Address | 23 Errol Avenue, Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 146 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E P Gabbett, 23 Errol Avenue, Brunswick, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in 6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, South Africa (Boer War). |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column No 3 Section |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 845 Pte Edward Northcliffe GABBETT, 4th Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 25 November 1917; 1167 Pte Norcliffe Esca GABBETT, 23rd Bn, died of wounds, 5 November 1915. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Devon', 7 October 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 23 November 1918; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 24 January 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as GABBOTT. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GABBETT Ernest Poole |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
