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GIBBS David John

4/1, Major, 3rd Field Company, New Zealand Engineers, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted 1 January 1918, p29

For exceptionally good service during the period under consideration - 26th February 1917 to 20th September 1917, which included the long and trying preparations for the battle of Messines and also during a period of two years active service  in Gallipoli and France.  He has never spared himself and has always gained the confidence of the Brigade and Battalion Commanders with whom he has been associated.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 4 January 1917, p261

Has commanded a Field Company from September to November 1915, in Gallipoli and from April to September in France, including operations on the Somme.  He has shown marked energy and ability in all his duties and has always set an example of coolness under fire.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 28 November 1917, p13575

Mentioned in Field Marshall D. Haig's despatch of 7 November 1917 for distinguished and gallant service and devotion to duty during the period February 26th to midnight September 20th/21st 1917.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Service Order

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

       Mention in Despatches (2)

Colonial Auxiliary Forces Decoration

Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal

New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal

New Zealand Volunteer Service Medal

NOTES

Born 1 May 1883, Wellington, New Zealand

Died 28 July 1946, Wellington, New Zealand