Gibson, John. | Universities at War

Personal details

Name on Memorial:

Gibson, John.

Forename(s):

John

Surname:

Gibson

Date of Death:

Wednesday, July 5, 1916

Age at Death:

University life

College:

Armstrong College, Newcastle upon Tyne

Staff or Student:

Student

Military Service

The information displayed here is at the time of death.

Rank:

Lieutenant

Service:

Army

Unit:

Yorkshire Regiment, 9th Battalion

Prisoner of War:

Military Training:

Officers’ Training Corps, Armstrong College

Theatre of War:

France and Flanders

Biography

John was the son of Samuel and Emma Janet Robson, who lived at 127 Summergangs Road, Hull.

James died on 5th July 1916 aged 23.

Addresses before and during the war

Place of Burial or Battle Site Memorial

James is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial in Somme, France.

Memorials

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Research information

Sources:

Newcastle University Archives (Roll of Service)

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Researched by:

Sophie Anderton