| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | University lecturer |
| Address | Kirloa Union Street, North Geelong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs I G Mackay, Raymond Terrace, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Captain |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Colonel |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Infantry Brigade |
| Promotions |
Lieutenant Colonel Unit: 1st Infantry Brigade Promotion date: Temporary BGEN Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 29890 (2 January 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 (29 June 1917). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *given names two spellings Iven Gifford and Ivan Geffard |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: DSO and Bar 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While acting as Brigadier, when the brigade on the right was broken into by the enemy, the battalion under his orders counter attacked and assisted to drive out the enemy and restore the position. His action in repelling the counter attack was of the utmost value, and his prompt action and extreme resolution showed leadership of a high order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: Croix de Guerre (France) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: CMG Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Service Order and Bar, Croix de Guerre (France), 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
