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We remember Thomas Charles Gibbs
We remember Thomas Charles Gibbs
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Harry Gibbs
Source:6154453
1875
1879
sibling
Florence Gibbs
Source:6154453
1879
1879
sibling
Mabel Gibbs
Source:6154453
1879
1880
1901
location
Rock Hill, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9227005
1901
1911
location
37 Hollins Rd, Macclesfield, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:9226998
1911
1913
marriage
Marjorie Brooke
Source:6154453
1913
1915
children
Peter Gibbs
Source:6154453
1915
1915
dates
Age 38
Source:6154453
31st May 1915
1916
children
John Gibbs
Source:6154453
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6154453
service
British Army
Lieutenant
The Cheshire Regiment Territorial Force
7th Battalion (attached to 9th)
Source:6154453
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:6154453
location
Rock Hill, Chipping Norton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6154453
location
Upton Grange, Nr Macclesfield
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6154453
1918
death
Killed in Action
Soissons
France
Source:6154453
31st May 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Charles |
| Initials | TC |
| Last Name | Gibbs |
| Source | 6154453 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Hollins Rd, Macclesfield, Cheshire | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| Rock Hill, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom | known 1901 | ||
| Rock Hill, Chipping Norton | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Upton Grange, Nr Macclesfield | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | The Cheshire Regiment Territorial Force | 7th Battalion (attached to 9th) | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Gibbs | son | 1915 | |
| John Gibbs | son | 1916 |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Gibbs | brother | 1875 | |
| Florence Gibbs | sister | 1879 | |
| Mabel Gibbs | sister | 1879 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Brooke | wife | 1913 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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Macclesfield Town Hall War Memorial (IWM Ref 13006)More about Macclesfield Town Hall War Memorial (IWM Ref 13006)
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Prestbury St Peter's Church War Memorial Porch, near Macclesfield (IWM Ref 18229)More about Prestbury St Peter's Church War Memorial Porch, near Macclesfield (IWM Ref 18229)
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Macclesfield Grammar School War Memorials (IWM Ref 10013)More about Macclesfield Grammar School War Memorials (IWM Ref 10013)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Rosie34810 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosie34810 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosie34810 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rosie34810 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosie34810 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rosie34810 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion Chipping Norton | Steve19685 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant Thomas Charles Gibbs MC | Steve19685 |
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