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We remember Alexander Gibson
We remember Alexander Gibson
Timeline
Timeline
1879
service
British Army
Private
2730
5/6th Royal Scots
Source:1339054
service
British Army
Private
2730
Royal Scots
Source:7336804
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7336804
Source:1339054
4th August 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7336804
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Gibson |
| Source | 1339054 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2730 | 5/6th Royal Scots | Private | ||
| British Army | 2730 | Royal Scots | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Gibson | mother | ||
| Alexander Gibson | father |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Rodney2415 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Rodney2415 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rodney2415 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Registration | Rodney2415 |
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