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Harold Mence GIBBONS

Regimental number6381
Place of birthBordertown South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationAccountant
AddressElsternwick, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinFather, G P Gibbins, Sherbourne, Orrong Road, Elsternwick, Victoria
Enlistment date9 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameAustralian Army Service Corps 16th Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/104/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 22 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Division Train
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Meritorious Service Medal


Refers to 17 September-11 November 1918.
Recommendation date: "Unspecified"

FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For devotion to duty, constant good work as Company Quartermaster Sergeant in a responsible position. he has always been of great assistance to his Company Commander and Officers and always tending towards the comforts of the men through a very difficult period. His knowledge generally has been of great value to the Company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113
Date: 6 October 1919

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