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We remember Arthur Frederick Parsons Gibson
We remember Arthur Frederick Parsons Gibson
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Samuel Hart William Gibson
Source:9135530
23rd January 1891
1893
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:9133605
31st March 1901
1901
location
Main Street, Barton under Needwood, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9133605
31st March 1901
1905
education
Standard 5
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9358211
19th May 1905
1910
service
Royal Navy
Boy II
J9406
HMS Ganges II
Source:6391443
31st January 1910 - 29th November 1910
1910
employment
Footman
United Kingdom
Source:6391443
30th August 1910
1910
enlistment
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:6391443
31st August 1910
1910
service
Royal Navy
Boy I
J9406
HMS Ganges II
Source:6391443
30th November 1910 - 11th December 1910
1910
service
Royal Navy
Boy I
J9406
HMS Victorious
Source:6391443
12th December 1910 - 28th February 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J9406
HMS Victorious
Source:6391443
1st March 1911 - 26th April 1911
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:9133589
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Ordinary Seaman
Royal Navy
Aboard H M S Victorious, Torquay
United Kingdom
Source:9133589
2nd April 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J9406
HMS Albermarle
Source:6391443
27th April 1911 - 14th May 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J9406
HMS Roxburgh
Source:6391443
15th May 1911 - 5th December 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J9406
HMS Hampshire
Source:6391443
6th December 1911 - 8th January 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J9406
HMS Hampshire
Source:6391443
9th January 1913 - 18th January 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J9406
HMS Europa
Source:6391443
19th January 1914 - 13th March 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J9406
HMS Victory I
Source:6391443
14th March 1914 - 23rd April 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J9406
HMS Victory II (Magnet)
Source:6391443
24th April 1914 - 19th August 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J9406
HMS Victory I
Source:6391443
20th August 1914 - 20th August 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J9406
HMS Excellent
Source:6391443
21st August 1914 - 2nd October 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J9406
HMS Kent
Source:6391443
3rd October 1914 - 10th June 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J9406
HMS Victory I
Source:6391443
11th June 1918 - 29th July 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J9406
HMS Excellent
Source:6391443
30th July 1918 - 18th January 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J9406
HMS Victory I
Source:6391443
19th January 1919 - 15th September 1919
1919
dates
Age 26
Source:9135953
15th April 1919
1919
marriage
Annie Simpson
Source:9134151
15th April 1919 - 1964
1919
location
- his wife's parents' address - The Farthings, Lichfield
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9135953
15th April 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J9406
HMS Temeraire
Source:6391443
16th September 1919 - 23rd April 1921
1921
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J9406
HMS Victory I
Source:6391443
24th April 1921 - 4th May 1921
1921
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J9406
HMS Thunderer
Source:6391443
5th May 1921 - 22nd September 1922
1922
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J9406
HMS Victory I
Source:6391443
23rd September 1922 - 31st December 1922
1924
children
William Arthur Henry Gibson
Source:9134044
12th January 1924
1924
employment
Merchant Seaman
Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company
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Source:9133900
26th August 1924
1926
employment
Merchant Seaman
Peninsula and Oriental Steam Navigation Company
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Source:9133919
29th September 1926
1929
location
54 Pinner Road, Northwood, Ruislip, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9134090
1929
1930
location
41 High Street, Northwood, Ruislip, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9134091
1930
1931
location
26 Townsend Way, Northwood, Ruislip, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9134095
1931
1932
children
Peter Aaron Gibson
Source:9134049
15th January 1932
1932
children
Robert Samuel Gibson
Source:9134050
15th January 1932
1939
employment
Technical Jointer's Mate
Northwood, Ruislip, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9133806
29th September 1939
1939
location
26 Townsend Way, Northwood, Ruislip, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9133806
29th September 1939
1964
dates
Age 72
Source:9133604
1964
1964
death
Not War Related
Uxbridge District
United Kingdom
Source:9133604
1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Frederick Parsons |
| Initials | AFP |
| Last Name | Gibson |
| Source | 6391443 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - his wife's parents' address - The Farthings, Lichfield | United Kingdom | parents address | known 15th April 1919 | |
| 26 Townsend Way, Northwood, Ruislip, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1931 | |
| 26 Townsend Way, Northwood, Ruislip, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 41 High Street, Northwood, Ruislip, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1930 | |
| 54 Pinner Road, Northwood, Ruislip, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1929 | |
| Main Street, Barton under Needwood, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J9406 | HMS Ganges II | Boy II | ||
| Royal Navy | J9406 | HMS Ganges II | Boy I | ||
| Royal Navy | J9406 | HMS Victorious | Boy I | ||
| Royal Navy | J9406 | HMS Victorious | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J9406 | HMS Albermarle | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J9406 | HMS Roxburgh | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J9406 | HMS Hampshire | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J9406 | HMS Hampshire | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J9406 | HMS Europa | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J9406 | HMS Victory I | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J9406 | HMS Victory II (Magnet) | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J9406 | HMS Victory I | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J9406 | HMS Excellent | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J9406 | HMS Kent | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J9406 | HMS Victory I | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J9406 | HMS Excellent | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J9406 | HMS Victory I | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J9406 | HMS Temeraire | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J9406 | HMS Victory I | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J9406 | HMS Thunderer | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J9406 | HMS Victory I | Able Seaman |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Arthur Henry Gibson | son | 12th January 1924 | |
| Peter Aaron Gibson | son | 15th January 1932 | |
| Robert Samuel Gibson | son | 15th January 1932 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Gibson | mother | ||
| Samuel Parsons Gibson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Hart William Gibson | brother | 23rd January 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Simpson | wife | 15th April 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair - Fresh | Blue - Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1910-08-31 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1893-01-22 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”. Arthur's entry reads: GIBSON, Arthur, Royal Navy.
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Arthur Frederick Parsons Gibson aged 6 yearsAn 1899 studio photo of Arthur by Norman May & Co. Photography, CheltenhamContributed by:
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Arthur and Harry GibsonArthur and his son Harry (William Arthur Henry) Gibson, who was born in 1924, so this dates from the early 1930s.Contributed by:
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Annie, Arthur, Peter and Robert GibsonAnnie Gibson (nee Simpson), Arthur Gibson, Peter Gibson and Robert Gibson. The twins are in their Christening robes. They were born 15th January 1932 so this photo dates from that year.Contributed by:
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The Gibson BoysArthur's three sons. Big brother Harry with twins Peter and Robert Gibson in their Christening robes. They were born 15th January 1932.Contributed by:
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The crew of HMS Kent in June 1915 while the ship wThe crew of HMS Kent in June 1915 while the ship was in refit in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada From: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Kent_(1901)#/media/File:Ships_Company,_HMS_Kent_(HS85-10-30400).jpgContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register entry Arthur F P Gibson and family | Jane31029 | |
| Merchant Navy CR1 Form Arthur Gibson | Jane31029 | |
| Merchant Navy C.R.2. Form | Jane31029 | |
| Ship Official Numbers | Jane31029 | |
| P&O Passenger Liner "Baradine" | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of "Alfred" Frederick Parsons Gibson | Jane31029 | |
| Naval Medal and Award Roll | Jane31029 | |
| 1929 Electoral Register | Jane31029 | |
| 1930 Electoral Register | Jane31029 | |
| 1931 Electoral Register | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Book 1906 – 1934 | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Brother Samuel Hart William Gibson | Jane31029 | |
| Brother Samuel awarded Order of the White Eagle with Swords | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry brother Samuel | Jane31029 | |
| Arthur and Annie's Marriage Certificate | Jane31029 | |
| Arthur's Father's National Probate Calendar entry | Jane31029 | |
| Family Tree posted on Ancestry | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Books 1887 – 1906 | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| Arthur Gibson 1914 Hong Kong | Natalie132826 | |
| Arthur Gibson Marriage | Natalie132826 | |
| Arthur Frederick Parsons Gibson aged 6 years | Jane31029 | |
| Arthur and Harry Gibson | Jane31029 | |
| Annie, Arthur, Peter and Robert Gibson | Jane31029 | |
| The Gibson Boys | Jane31029 | |
| The crew of HMS Kent in June 1915 while the ship w | Natalie132826 |
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