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GIBLIN, Lyndhurst Falkiner
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | Not yet discovered |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 7 March 1916 |
| Last Rank: | Major |
| Last Unit: | 40th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 29 November 1872 |
| Home Town: | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Schooling: | The Hutchins School, Hobart, University College, London and Kings College, Cambridge, England |
| Occupation: | Fruit Grower - Statistician and Economist |
| Died: | Natural causes, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 2 March 1951, aged 78 years |
| Cemetery: |
Privately Cremated |
| Memorials: | Hobart Roll of Honour, University of Tasmania Great War Honour Roll |
Service History
World War 1 Service
| 7 Mar 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Captain, 40th Infantry Battalion | |
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| 1 Jul 1916: | Embarked Captain, 40th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Berrima, Hobart | |
| 1 Jul 1916: | Involvement Captain, 40th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '18' embarkation_place: Hobart embarkation_ship: HMAT Berrima embarkation_ship_number: A35 public_note: '' | |
| 14 Apr 1917: | Wounded AIF WW1, Captain, 40th Infantry Battalion, GSW left hip, right arm and back | |
| 7 Jun 1917: | Wounded AIF WW1, Captain, 40th Infantry Battalion, Battle of Messines, GSW right thigh (severe) | |
| 25 Aug 1917: | Honoured Military Cross, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his men with great dash and determination to the assault, reaching his objective through intense artillery and machine gun fire. Although wounded early in the day, he remained with his men, rallying them and supervising the consolidation of the captured position. His example of personal courage and devotion greatly inspired his men. | |
| 5 Sep 1917: | Promoted AIF WW1, Major, 40th Infantry Battalion | |
| 28 May 1918: | Honoured Mention in Dispatches | |
| 24 Aug 1918: | Wounded AIF WW1, Major, 40th Infantry Battalion, "The Last Hundred Days", Bray, GSW thigh (severe) | |
| 7 Nov 1918: | Honoured Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, Third Ypres, For great ability, courage and initiative throughout offensive operations in October 1917 and subsequently when his organising powers were of the highest order. His work in trench warfare has been excellent and maintained a high state of efficiency in the men under his command. | |
| 17 Oct 1919: | Discharged AIF WW1, Major, 40th Infantry Battalion |
Personal Stories
Lyndhurst Giblin
Known as 'Dad' Giblin due to the way he was like a father to many of the men of the 40th Battalion. See Reg Biggs' book - a signaller in the 40th.
Submitted 17 July 2022 by Russell Fewster
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