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We remember Malcolm Gibson
We remember Malcolm Gibson
Timeline
Timeline
1848
employment
Stair Lamp lighter
Lighting Department
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:5510453
1848
1873
sibling
David Darling Gibson
Source:5510453
24th May 1873
1886
sibling
Janet Gibson
Source:5502201
11th April 1886
1887
1887
location
335 London Road, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5510453
18th July 1887
1890
sibling
William Allan Gibson
Source:5510453
13th November 1890
1898
sibling
Georgina Gibson
Source:5502201
11th April 1898
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:5502201
2nd April 1901
1901
location
36 Barrowfield Street, Lanark, Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5502201
2nd April 1901
1901
sibling
Christian Gibson
Source:5510453
1901
1909
marriage
Jessie Fyfe
Source:5510453
29th October 1909
1910
employment
Labourer
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:5517106
6th February 1910 - 5th January 1914
1910
children
Marion Gibson
Source:5517121
1910
1912
children
Mary Gibson
Source:5517121
1912
1914
children
David Gibson
Source:5517121
6th February 1914
1914
employment
Engineer- machinist
Unknown suspect ship yard
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:5510453
6th February 1914
1914
location
24 Kirkpatrick Street, Lanark, Glasgow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5517106
6th February 1914
service
British Army
Private
5287
Highland Light Infantry
18th highland Battalion
Source:1342903
service
British Army
Private
5287
Highland Light Infantry
18
Source:5510453
service
British Army
Private
5287
Highland Light Infantry
Source:7336823
1916
death
Killed in Action
killed on his birthday when on duty with 18th Battalion (4th Glasgow). Highland Light Infantry in France & Flanders.
Western European Theatre, France and Flanders
France
Source:7336823
Source:5510368
18th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7336823
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Malcolm |
| Initials | M |
| Last Name | Gibson |
| Source | 1342903 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Kirkpatrick Street, Lanark, Glasgow | United Kingdom | their own address | 6th February 1914 | |
| 335 London Road, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | 18th July 1887 | |
| 36 Barrowfield Street, Lanark, Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address | 2nd April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5287 | Highland Light Infantry | 18th highland Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 5287 | Highland Light Infantry | 18 | Private | |
| British Army | 5287 | Highland Light Infantry | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Gibson | daughter | 1910 | |
| Mary Gibson | daughter | 1912 | |
| David Gibson | son | 6th February 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Gibson | father | ||
| Janet Allan | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Gibson | sister | 11th April 1886 | |
| Georgina Gibson | sister | 11th April 1898 | |
| William Allan Gibson | brother | 13th November 1890 | |
| David Darling Gibson | brother | 24th May 1873 | |
| Christian Gibson | sister | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Fyfe | wife | 29th October 1909 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1883-08-11 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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David Gibson Malcolm Gibson's Son birthcertificateThis is Malcolm's son's birth certificate it provides evidence of last known address and Malcolm's occupation.
Contributed by:
Marie15178 -
1911 Scottish CensusThis is the census in 1911. Glasgow First, Parish of Barrow field, Glasgow, Dalmarnock. Address 29 Walkinshaw street. Glasgow. Malcolm Gibson Head of family age 23 years. Occupation, Stair lamp lighter. Jessie Gibson, Wife, 21 years married 1 year 5 months, Marion Gibson, Daughter, age 3 months.Contributed by:
Marie15178
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Marie15178 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Marie15178 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Marie15178 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Scotish Census 1881 Malcolm Gibson | Marie15178 | |
| 1901 Scotish Census Malcolm Gibson Born 18th July 1887 Glasgow | Marie15178 | |
| War grave location Private Malcolm Gibson 5287 | Marie15178 | |
| 1887 Gibson, Malcom [Statutory births 644 / 02 0938] | Marie15178 | |
| 1909 Gibson, Malcolm - Fyfe, Jessie [ Statutory marriages 644 /03 0492 ] | Marie15178 | |
| 02 / 04 / 1911 Gibson, Jessie [ Census 1911 644 / 01 044 / 00 009] | Marie15178 | |
| Private Malcolm Gibson 5287 | Marie15178 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| David Gibson Malcolm Gibson's Son birthcertificate | Marie15178 | |
| 1911 Scottish Census | Marie15178 |
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