John Gilbert (bushranger)
Johnny Gilbert (c. 1842-1865) was an Australian bushranger who was shot dead by the police at the age of 23 near Binalong, New South Wales on 13 May 1865.
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| Born | c. 1842 Hamilton, Canada West |
| Died | 13 May 1865 (aged 22–23) Binalong, New South Wales |
| Cause of death | Death by gunshot |
| Occupation | Bushranger |
| Organization | Ben Hall gang |
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Gilbert was a member of Ben Hall's gang. Hall and Gilbert were both shot by police within a week of each other. Hall was shot dead on 5 May 1865 near Forbes. After Hall was killed his gang split up and Gilbert and John Dunn travelled to Binalong where Dunn had relatives.
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