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We remember Edgar Gibson
We remember Edgar Gibson
Timeline
Timeline
1880
birth
United Kingdom
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1880
1884
sibling
Agnes Gibson
Source:1340056
1884
1886
sibling
Florence Gibson
Source:1340056
1886
1891
dates
Age 12
Source:1340056
1891
1901
employment
Shoe Rivetter
Leicester
United Kingdom
Source:1340056
1901
1910
children
Arthur Oliver George Gibson
Source:1340056
1910
1911
children
Winifred Ellen Ethel Gibson
Source:1340056
8th August 1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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29th July 1915
1916
dates
Age 36
Source:1340056
17th July 1916
marriage
Annie Gibson
Source:1340056
service
British Army
Private
10933
Leicestershire Regiment
Source:1340056
service
British Army
Private
10933
Leicestershire Regiment
6th Bn
Source:1340056
location
2 Asfordby Street, Spinney Hill Park, Leicester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:1340056
1981
location
4 Pingle Street, Leicester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:1340056
1981
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7336810
Source:1340056
17th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edgar |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Gibson |
| Source | 1340056 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Asfordby Street, Spinney Hill Park, Leicester | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 4 Pingle Street, Leicester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1981 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10933 | Leicestershire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 10933 | Leicestershire Regiment | 6th Bn | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Ellen Ethel Gibson | daughter | 8th August 1911 | |
| Arthur Oliver George Gibson | son | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Gibson | mother | ||
| James Gibson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Gibson | sister | 1884 | |
| Florence Gibson | sister | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Gibson | wife |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Casualty Details - Gibson, Edgar | Katie3191 |
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