HIBBETT, John Joseph VETERAN

Name – HIBBETT, John Joseph VETERAN
Born – 20/07/1892
Died – 17/11/1944
Location – No 72 Catholic Section
Mother – Susan Ellen Doran Died 1941
Father – William Thomas Hibbett

Notes – HIBBETT, John Joseph was born at Tiaro on July 20 1892. He was the son of Susan Ellen (nee Doran) and William Thomas Hibbett and his siblings were Percy, Mary Ellen, Mary Theresa, Kathleen, Edith, William, Norman, Ellen and Michael.

The 1914 electoral roll had John living at Tiaro working as a labourer.

In September 1914 John enlisted in the AIF at Maryborough and became a member of the 15th Battalion. Upon his discharge he married Elsie Marie Griffiths. In 1936 he was in Goondiwindi with Elsie working as a railway employee and in 1943 John and Elsie were at Tara with them listed as Station Manager and Home duties according to the rolls.

From 1939 till 1944 John was the Station Master at Tara.  John always supported and participated in many types of sports as is supported by his Obituary. John also taught people St Johns Ambulance procedures which no doubt helped to save many other people. He was highly regarded by many far and wide.

John has a headstone and the inscription reads – In Loving Memory of John Joseph Hibbett Aged 52yrs – 20.7.1892 – 17.11.1944. Beloved husband of Elsie. Loving Father of Frank, Veronica, Desmond, Marie and John.

Newspaper Article – Read here.

War Service File  – HIBBETT, John Joseph

Learn more about the Tara Cemetery here.