| Other Info | Born in Victoria, Melbourne, Australia in 1859. Entering the Army in 1879. He was in the Nile expedition in 1884 and 1885 and was with the Sudan Frontier Force in 1885-6. He had other foreign service, and his decorations included the Brilliant Star of Zanzibar, the Khedive Star, and the Osmanieh Medal. The Royal Humane Society's Medal was awarded him in 1884.
Colonel Gibb served throughout the South African War with the rank of major. He retired from the Army in 1907, but served during the 1914-1918 War as commandant of a base depot, between 1915-16.
Commanded the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment from April 1903 to March 1907.
Colonel Gibb died, at his home, "Roslyn," Keyhaven Road, Milford, on Sunday 20th August 1933 at the age of 74. He died from contracting a severe chill after returning home from a holiday in Wales.
Awarded Silver War Badge number B80979 on the 31st March 1919. |
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