Every Name a Story

W. Gibson 1917
Rank : Private

Gateshead

William  Gibson

Every Name a Story

In Gateshead East Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

18417 Private
W. Gibson
Border Regiment
10th January 1917 age 23

It was for you
My duty done

He was the son of Annie Gibson, of 6, Milvain Street, Gateshead, and the late Joseph Gibson

Soldiers Died in the Geat War states that he was born at Byker, enlisted at Bovington Camp, Dorset and and resided at Gateshead.

Acknowledgments: Geordie at War Project

William Gibson is remembered at Gateshead on G39.004

First Name: William

Last Name: Gibson

Service Number: 18417

Which War: First World War 1914-18

Died: 10/01/1917

Age: 23

Rank: Private

Regiment: Border Regiment

Served in: Army

Unit/Ship: 3rd Battalion

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