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We remember John Gordon Wardlow Gibson
We remember John Gordon Wardlow Gibson
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1916
enlistment
Nelson, British Columbia
Canada
Source:9477127
10th June 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
PVT
911966
B.C. Co.
196 O/S Battn. Western University
Source:9477127
10th June 1916
employment
Clerk
Canada
Source:9477127
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
911966
Source:5937238
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
911966
Canadian Infantry
Source:7541589
1917
death
Source:7541589
10th April 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7541589
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Gordon Wardlow |
| Initials | JGW |
| Last Name | Gibson |
| Source | 5937238 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 911966 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 911966 | Canadian Infantry | Private | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 911966 | B.C. Co. | 196 O/S Battn. Western University | PVT |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Gibson | mother | ||
| Thomas Gibson | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-10 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-10 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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John and DellGibson with his girlfriend Dell Matthews who would die of the Spanish FluContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service File | Kris77377 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John G W Gibson | Kris77377 | |
| Vimy Ridge Memorial | Kris77377 | |
| Full image of Gibson | Kris77377 | |
| John and Dell | Kris77377 | |
| Cap Badge | Kris77377 |
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