Thomas BIBBY

Regimental number3720
Date of birth26 October 1897
Place of birthCoolgardie, Western Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationHorse driver
AddressBailey Street, East Coolgardie, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Height5' 8.75"
Weight132 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs R Bibby, Bayley Street, Coolgardie, Western Australia
Previous military serviceServed for 1 month in the Citizen Military Forces.
Enlistment date16 August 1915
Place of enlistmentBlackboy Hill, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board RMS Mongolia on 22 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll101st Howitzer Battery
FateReturned to Australia 28 February 1919
Discharge date3 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Anchises', 28 February 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 3 June 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No W82228.
SourcesNAA: B2455, BIBBY Thomas