| Hibbert | Godfrey Leicester | | Major | HIBBERT, GODFREY LEICESTER, Major, was born 31 January 1864, son of Leicester Hibbert, of Crofton Grange, Orpington, and of Mrs Hibbert. He was educated at Cheltenham College; joined the Northamptonshire Regiment 6 February 1884, and was transferred to the Royal Lancaster Regiment 27 February 1884; was promoted Captain, August 1891; became Major, February 1900. Major Hibbert served in the South African War, 1900-1; as Adjutant, 4th Battalion Royal Lancaster Regiment, 27 March 1900 to 11 July 1901. Operations in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, March to 29 November 1900; operations in Orange River Colony, May to July 1901; operations in Cape Colony 30 November 1900 to May 1901. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with three clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Godfrey Leicester Hibbert, Major, Royal Lancaster Regiment. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented to him by the King 29 October 1901. He was appointed Brigade Commander, North Lancashire Territorial Brigade, in February 1913, and on the outbreak of war was appointed Brigadier General. Colonel Hibbert served overseas in command of the 154th Infantry Brigade in France, and the 77th Infantry Brigade in Salonika (mentioned twice in Despatches). During 1917-18 commanded brigade at home until demobilisation. He was created a CB in 1917, and a CMG in 1919. Colonel Hibbert married, in 1902, Mabel, youngest daughter of General E Faunce.
CB (m), CMG, DSO, QSA (3) CC OFS SA 01 (Maj R L Regt), 1914-15 Star (Brig-Gen DSO), BWM, Victory Medal with MID (Brig-Gen), 1911 Coronation. Spink 1980 (minus CB, CMG) £675. Spink 2001 (minus CB, CMG) est £1400-1600.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | (King's Own) Royal Lancaster Regiment |
