| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 1DRL/0118 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm |
| Object type | Papers |
| Maker |
Australian War Memorial Bibbs, Leonard |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Egypt, France |
| Date made | 1916-1927 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM93 12/11/330 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Bibbs, Leonard (Private, b.? - d.1918)
Description
Collection relating to service of 3458 Private Leonard Bibbs, 57 Battalion, Egypt and France, 1916-1919. Collection consists of a letter to his sister Kit, a photograph of his grave and biographical information.
History / Summary
Biographical note: 3458 Private Leonard Bibbs, 57 Battalion, AIF, who on 28 April 1918 was killed in action near Corbie, France. Other biographical details concerning him are: farmer; of Mirboo South, Victoria; born Worcester, England; educated at a public elementary school; came to Australia in September 1911; enlisted in the AIF 30 August 1915; age at time of death, 34. Son of Leonard Henry and Emily Bibbs, of 25 Arboretum Rd., Worcester, England.