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.
