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Gibbon, J., Pte., 1917
On the Thiepval Memorial is the name of 12576 Private John Gibbon, serving with the Yorkshire Regiment who died 08/02/1917.

Soldiers Died in the Great War states that he was born in Brancepeth, enlisted in Durham and lived at Brandon Colliery.

John Wilkinson Gibbon was the son of Isabella. In 1911 she was a widow and later married Mr Smith.

Military Records do not use his second name.

John Wilkinson Gibbon is remembered at Meadowfield on M50.01


The CWGC entry for Private Gibbon

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk