Robert Edward BIBBY

Died: 30th November -0001

Commemorated:

1. Document:New Zealand WW1 Masonic List N.Z.
    

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Family :

Son of Richard Bibby and Mary Ellen Bibby.

Husband of Annie Christina (nee Sinclair) Bibby.

One of three sons served in WW1: Frank Worsley Bibby (67708); Albert Bibby (22931), Robert Edward Bibby (22907)

Education & Career :

Occupation Bank Clerk

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Action : War Survivor 

Although many perished in times of national conflict and in the service of their country, many more survived including those interned as Prisoners of War. Stories of those who did survive are included as part of this site, especially those with high gallantry awards, those included against an external rolls of honour and those who had a distinguished career in wartime and military leaderhip.

He was promoted to a 2nd Lieut on the 27th May 1916

Then promoted to lieut on the 27th of November 1917

He was struck off strength on the 28th May 1919.

He originally served with the New Zealand Rifle Brigade prior to the Machine Gun Corps.

Citations & Commemorations :

  Robert Edward Bibby 22907

M. C. 2nd Lieutenant, NZ Machine Gun Corps

LG 17 December 1917 p 13185

citation, LG 23 April, 1918 p4888

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a critical moment in an advance he personally reconnoitred his position, leading his machine guns and men forward into action under very heavy fire. He rendered valuable assistance to the infantry

Masonic :

TypeLodge Name and No.Province/District :
Mother : Maguncor No. 3806 E.C.London

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