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We remember Alfred George Gibson
We remember Alfred George Gibson
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
James Gibson
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1886
1888
sibling
John Gibson
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1888
1890
sibling
Minna M. J. Gibson
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1890
1893
sibling
Winnifred Gibson
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1893
1894
1901
dates
Age 6
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1901
1915
dates
Age 20
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30th January 1915
1915
enlistment
Kirkwall, Orkney
United Kingdom
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30th January 1915
1915
appointments
Enrolled as a carpenter, following a trade test.
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13th February 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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27th September 1915
1916
dates
Age 21
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16th February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sapper
65947
Royal Engineers
130th Field Coy.
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16th February 1916
1916
location
Avelshay, Rousay, Orkney
United Kingdom
parents address
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1916
employment
Farm worker
Rousay, Orkney
United Kingdom
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1916
death
Died of wounds
Died of gunshot wound to the head (possibly sustained on 12 February), at 05.10 on 16/2/16 in 13 General Hospital, Boulogne. " Buried by Graves Registration Unit No.4, Grave No. 2934 on 20. 2. 16."
Boulogne, Pas de Calais
France
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16th February 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
VIII. D. 55.
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sibling
Edith C Gibson
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred George |
| Initials | AG |
| Last Name | Gibson |
| Source | 1339446 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avelshay, Rousay, Orkney | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 65947 | Royal Engineers | 130th Field Coy. | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Gibson | father | ||
| Annabella Gibson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith C GIbson | sister | ||
| Minna M. J. Gibson | sister | 1890 | |
| Winnifred Gibson | sister | 1893 | |
| James Gibson | brother | 1886 | |
| John Gibson | brother | 1888 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Kirkwall and St Ola War Memorial.One of many small crosses in front of the memorial on Remembrance Sunday 2016.
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Communities
Communities
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 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew43023 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 65947 Sapper Alfred George Gibson | Andrew43023 | |
| Rousay | Andrew43023 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkwall and St Ola War Memorial. | Andrew43023 |
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