Maurice Hayter Hibberd

(Confirmed)

Born: 1 October, 1884

Died: 16 April, 1945

Biographical Summary:

A caretaker who enlisted in the AIF on 31 August 1915 but was discharged medically unfit on 19 November 1915 due to flat feet. He re-enlisted in the AIF on 30 July 1916. He embarked for England on 2 December and arrived on 17 February 1917.

He joined the 13th Australian Light Trench Mortar Battery on 14 October. He was wounded (back) in action at Corbie, France on 13 August 1918 and evacuated to England for treatment and convalescence.

He embarked for Australia on 4 December and arrived on 15 January then was discharged from the AIF on 17 February 1919. [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• Maurice Hayter Hibberd

Service Number: 1775

Ranks:

• Held rank of Private

Birth Records:

• 1 October, 1884 in Canford

Death Records:

• 16 April, 1945 in Randwick, NSW, Australia

Address:

• Silex Road Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - William Henry Hibberd
• mother - Fanny Elizabeth Hayter

Organisations:

• Member of - 13th Australian Light Trench Mortar Battery

Main Sources:

• HIBBERD Maurice Heyter Service Number 1775 and 3803 Place of Birth Dorset England Place of Enlistment Holsworthy NSW Next of Kin Father HIBBERD William Henry (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Roll Maurice Hayes sic Hibberd (Webpage)

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