Ernest John Gribble (SN 16135) was born in Ballarat, educated at Pleasant Street State School and was employed as a tailor when he enlisted on March 22nd 1915. The 19 year old embarked from Melbourne on board the Acsanius in May 1916. After several months in England he was posted to France in March 1917 where he served with the 12th and 13th Field Artillery Brigade. Wounded in action at Glencorse Wood, Passchendaele on September 30th, he died of his wounds the next day at the 2nd Canadian Casualty Clearing Station. He is buried in the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.

His brothers Charles and Frederick also served during WW1 and are honoured with trees in the Avenue.