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EASINGTON COLLIERY

Gibson, G.B., Sgt., 1944

Photo: Dorothy Hall

On Runnymede Memorial is the name of 1699599 SergeantGranville Butterwoth Gibson serving with the 102 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve who died 17/09/1944.

Son of William and Margaret Gibson, of Easington Colliery, Co. Durham.

In Easington Colliery Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:-

In loving memory of
William
beloved husband of
Margaret Gibson
who died ? May 1952
aged 59 years
Also the above Margaret Gibson
died 21st August 1989
aged 88 years
Also their dear son
Granville B. Gibson Sgt. A.C. R.A.F.V.R.
reported missing 17th Sept. 1944
aged 28 years

In heavenly love abiding

Granville Butterworth Gibson is remembered at Easington Colliery on E52.01


The CWGC entry for Sergeant Gibson

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