GIDDINS, Ernest
| Service Number: | 658 |
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| Enlisted: | 21 January 1916 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 41st Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Yuebla, Qld., 4 August 1896 |
| Home Town: | Yuleba (Yeulba), Maranoa, Queensland |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Stock Rider |
| Died: | East Hills, NSW, 3 April 1955, aged 58 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Woronora Memorial Park, Sutherland, New South Wales Wall of Mem AIF l Floral Ct 0015 |
| Memorials: | Town of Roma and Shire of Bungil WW1 Honour Board, Yuleba Cenotaph War Memorial |
World War 1 Service
| 21 Jan 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 658, 41st Infantry Battalion | |
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| 18 May 1916: | Involvement Private, 658, 41st Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '18' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Demosthenes embarkation_ship_number: A64 public_note: '' | |
| 18 May 1916: | Embarked Private, 658, 41st Infantry Battalion, HMAT Demosthenes, Sydney |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Isaac GIDDINS and Mary Jane nee VALLAS
Military Medal
'On 8th August, 1918, during the attack east of HAMMEL, Private GIDDINS, a Company Signaller established an O.L. Light Station after four previous attempts had failed owing to the heavy enemy barrage at the time. This station he maintained without assistance throughout the day. His determination and devotion to duty were of great value to his Company Commander and he set an excellent example of bravery to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 - Date: 23 May 1919
Ernie had two sons who served in WW2
James Hilton “Tony” Giddins - (4 years as POW)
2/15 Battalion – Reg No. QX8012
Ernest John “John” Giddins
RAAF - #43956
Ernie had three brothers who served in WW2
Percy Giddins (1904-1962) - QX44513
Roy Giddins (1906-1989) - QX36546
Ray Giddins (1911-1985) - QX16813
Ernie also had five nephews who served in WW2
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