Richard Rodney Gibbs (1892–1976)
Richard Rodney Gibbs, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
RICHARD RODNEY GIBBS was born on 5th September, 1892, at Shepparton, Victoria, the son of Mr. William and Mrs. Sarah Gibbs. He was educated at the Brighton Grammar School and joined the Bank’s staff at Melbourne on 1 st June, 1910.
Richard Gibbs enlisted on 17th August, 1914, and left Australia as a member of the 7th Battalion, A.I.F. He served with that battalion in Egypt, and was promoted to sergeant. Later he joined the South Wales Borderers, and fought at Gallipoli. For a time he was with the West African Frontier Force in the Western Soudan. Rejoining the South Wales Borderers, he was promoted to captain on 24th October, 1918.
Original Publication
Additional Resources
- World War I service record, item B2455, GIBBS R R (National Archives of Australia)
Citation details
'Gibbs, Richard Rodney (1892–1976)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/gibbs-richard-rodney-23577/text32574, accessed 1 September 2024.
Richard Rodney Gibbs, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
Life Summary [details]
Birth
5 September,
1892
Shepparton,
Victoria,
Australia
Death
21 March,
1976
(aged 83)
Barwon Heads,
Victoria,
Australia
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