'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at VILLE-sur-ANCRE, south West of ALBERT, on 4th July 1918. During an attack on the enemy's position, when Corporal IBBOTSON's Company officers had become casualties, he took charge of the remnants of two platoons, re-organised them, and successfully attacked an enemy strong point, capturing a machine gun. His initiative and gallant conduct throughout contributed largely to the success of the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Regimental number	3173
Place of birth	Coventry England
Religion	Church of England
Occupation	Farmer
Address	Learmonth, Victoria
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	28
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs Annie M P Ibbotson, Fillongley near Coventry, England
Enlistment date	17 February 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll	14 March 1916
Rank on enlistment	Private
Unit name	59th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number	23/76/4
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 16 December 1916
Rank from Nominal Roll	Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll	59th Battalion
Fate	Returned to Australia 24 January 1919
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at VILLE-sur-ANCRE, south West of ALBERT, on 4th July 1918. During an attack on the enemy's position, when Corporal IBBOTSON's Company officers had become casualties, he took charge of the remnants of two platoons, re-organised them, and successfully attacked an enemy strong point, capturing a machine gun. His initiative and gallant conduct throughout contributed largely to the success of the operation.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: 12 February 1919
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Alan IBBOTSON