Alfred Edward Gaby

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Alfred Gaby's grave in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, France

Alfred Edward Gaby VC (25 January 1892 - 11 August 1918) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

He was 26 years old, and a lieutenant in the 28th Battalion (W.A.), Australian Imperial Force during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 8 August 1918 at Villers-Bretonneux, France, when the advance was checked by a large force of the enemy about 40 yards beyond the wire, Lieutenant Gaby found a gap and approached the strong point under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire. He emptied his revolver into the garrison, drove the crews from their guns and captured 50 prisoners and four machine-guns. Three days later, while leading his men during an attack, he was killed.

He was killed in action, Villers-Bretonneux, France, on 11 August 1918.