William Norman GIBLETT

Regimental number684
Date of birth12 September 1892
Place of birthSurry Hills New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGrocer
AddressThornleigh, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs Ellen Giblett, Station Street Thornleigh, New South Wales
Enlistment date19 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name3rd Battalion D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 19 October 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: INF55
Promotion date: 7 October 1915

Lieutenant


Unit: INF55
Promotion date: 31 July 1916

Captain


Unit: INF55
Promotion date: 15 May 1917

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Recommendation date: 1 October 1917

Military Cross


Recommendation date: 20 November 1917

Bar to Military Cross


Recommendation date: 3 October 1918

FateReturned to Australia 8 August 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his men with great dash and determination, keeping them well under control by his fearless example, and reached his objective in spite of intense artillery and machine gun fire. He consolidated his position and displayed great courage and coolness under heavy bombardments.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137
Date: 30 August 1918

Bar to Military Cross

'During an attack against the Hindenburg line, north of Belllicourt, on 30th September 1918, he, in face of heavy machine gun fire, led his company with great determination, and captured many enemy and machine guns. At one period, when all senior officers had become casualties, he took charge of the two attacking battalions, re-organized them for the pursuit of the enemy. He showed great courage and ability to command.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, Bar to Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal