Regimental number | 862 |
Place of birth | Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Miner |
Address | c/o E Pedwanpack, Wales, United Kingdom |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, Oliver Gibbs, c/o E Pedwanpack, Wales, United Kingdom |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 19th Battalion, C Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal work near Westhoek on 20 September 1917. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Oliver and Jane GIBBS |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry. On 20th September 1917 near WESTHOEK this N.C.O. was a member of a platoon sent forward to establish a strong point in close proximity to the enemy. The position was being heavily shelled by the enemy and was eventually completely destroyed by a direct hit from an enemy shell which at the same time almost wiped out the garrison. Sergeant GIBBS found himself left with eight men and with great courage and coolness immediately proceeded to dig out tand rescue the wounded. Although suffering from shock himself, he personally rescued his officer and carried him part of the journey to the Aid Post. Having despatched the remaining wounded, successfully re-established his post, under persistent heavy enemy shelling.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Mililtary Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 43 |
Place of burial | Sea........... (Portion K, Grave No. 10) |