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We remember Charles Gibson
We remember Charles Gibson
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1915
marriage
Bessiem Gibson - nee Frooke
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29th October 1915
1915
dates
Age 24
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11th November 1915
1915
enlistment
Croydon
United Kingdom
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11th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sapper
140193
Royal Engineers
No. 4 Depot Comapny
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11th November 1915 - 8th February 1916
1916
discharge
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8th February 1916
1917
dates
Age 25
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1917
employment
carpenter
Gills Green, Hawkhurst, Kent
United Kingdom
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hospitalisation
Committed to hospital for 7 months before death
Hospital/Institution
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service
British Army
Sapper
140193
Royal Engineers
Source:1339655
1917
death
Not War Related
Illness not due to or aggravated by military service, suffered from Pulmonary & Larynegeal Tuberculosis.
Brompton Hospital
United Kingdom
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Source:1339655
31st March 1917
burial
Hawkhurst
Kent
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
west panel
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sibling
Unknown - First Born Gibson
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location
Grills Green, Hawkhurst, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
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location
Priors Farm, Billinghurst, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
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location
resident of "Gillolea", Gills Green. Hawkhurst, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9437262
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Gibson |
| Source | 1339655 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grills Green, Hawkhurst, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Priors Farm, Billinghurst, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| resident of "Gillolea", Gills Green. Hawkhurst, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 140193 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 140193 | Royal Engineers | No. 4 Depot Comapny | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Gibson | mother | ||
| Mr. Gibson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown - First Born Gibson | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessiem Gibson - nee Frooke | wife | 29th October 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sallow complexion | dark eyes | black hair. |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-11 | 5'8" |
Media
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Charles Gibson resting placeunmarked grave - Here lie the remains of Charles Gibson He gave his service For God, For King and Country For loved ones home and Empire "In Christ shall all be made alive" (1 Corinthians 15:22)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Kent/Hawkhurst.html | LUCAS128175 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| regimental cap badge | LUCAS128175 | |
| St. Laurence church and yard | LUCAS128175 | |
| Charles Gibson resting place | LUCAS128175 | |
| Nonnington, Kent, United Kingdom | LUCAS128175 | |
| Silver War Badge | LUCAS128175 | |
| hawkhurst memorial | LUCAS128175 |
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