Born Barton, Lincs, 1871. Son of George Wood & Jane Hammond.
He married Charlotte Thompson, in Glanford in 1909. They had eight children.
Soldiers Died records state that he lived in Hull. He enlisted in Barton. Fornerly, Private, 25147, South Staffs Regiment. Transferred to the 3rd Worcestershire regiment.
He married Amy Mona Richards, in Hull, in 1916. They lived at 4, Victoria Avenue, Bean Street, Hull (War Pension address).
He was killed in action, on 27th May 1918, aged 47. Commemorated on the Soissons Memorial. His army Effects were left to his widow Amy M.
| Name | William Gibson Wood |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Barton, Lincolnshire |
| Residence | 4, Victoria Avenue, Bean Street, Hull |
| Death Date | 27 May 1918 |
| Death Place | France and Flanders |
| Enlistment Place | Barton-on-humber, Lincs |
| Rank | Private |
| Regiment | Worcestershire Regiment |
| Battalion | 3rd Battalion |
| Regimental Number | 40440 |
| Type of Casualty | Killed in action |
| Theatre of War | Western European Theatre |
| Comments | Formerly 25147, South Staffs Regt. |
First name:
WILLIAM GIBSON
Military Number:
40440
Rank:
Private
Date Died
27/05/1918
Place died:
Soissons Memorial, Aisne, France
Age:
47
BARTON UPON HUMBER, , NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE, UK
Place Buried
