Reginald Gibson Faithfull (1889–1948)
Reginald Gibson Faithfull, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
REGINALD GIBSON FAITHFULL was born on 4th October, 1889, at Sydney, New South Wales, the son of Dr. Robert Lionel Faithfull (a Director of the Bank of New South Wales), and Mrs. Jessie Alice Faithfull. He was educated at King’s College, Goulburn.
He left Sydney for England in March, 1915, and enlisted in the following June. He received a commission as second-lieutenant in the 14th Reserve Cavalry and was attached to the Machine Gun Squadron. He was promoted to lieutenant in November, 1917.
Lieutenant Reginald Faithfull was awarded the Military Cross, and was also mentioned in despatches for distinguished service.
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Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Faithfull, Reginald Gibson
- Faithfull, Jessie Alice (mother)
- Faithfull, Robert Lionel (father)
- Faithfull, Geoffrey Mervyn (brother)
- Arnheim, Annie Flora (aunt)
- Gibson, Ronald (uncle)
- Gibson, Norman (uncle)
- Gibson, Colin Campbell (uncle)
- Gibson, Dudley William (uncle)
- Faithfull, William Pitt (grandfather)
- Gibson, Andrew Faithfull (grandfather)
Citation details
'Faithfull, Reginald Gibson (1889–1948)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/faithfull-reginald-gibson-19793/text31062, accessed 13 October 2024.
Reginald Gibson Faithfull, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
Life Summary [details]
Birth
4 October,
1889
Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
24 January,
1948
(aged 58)
Wagga Wagga,
New South Wales,
Australia