John Gilbert (bushranger)

John Gilbert
Engraving of John Gilbert
Bornc. 1842
Hamilton, Canada West
Died13 May 1865(1865-05-13) (aged 22–23)
Cause of deathDeath by gunshot
OccupationBushranger
OrganizationBen Hall gang
Parents
  • William Gilbert (father)
  • Eleanor Wilson (mother)

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.

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.