James Robert 'Bob' Gilbert (2 May 1923 – 23 July 1991) was an Australian

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footballer who played in the 1940s. Gilbert was the youngest son of the legendary rugby league player

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and brother of Herb Gilbert Jr. and

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. After returning from active service in World War II, Bob Gilbert played 4 games with St. George Dragons during 1945. He continued in the lower grades at Saints until the late 1940s before retirement. Gilbert died in Chifley, Australian Capital Territory on 23 July 1991.Sydney Morning Herald - Death Notice 15/7/1991

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1923 births 1991 deaths St. George Dragons players Australian rugby league players Rugby league players from Sydney Rugby league centres Australian Army personnel of World War II Australian Army soldiers {{Australia-rugbyleague-bio-1920s-stub