Born Consett, County Durham, 1893. Son of William and Helen Gibson, of 40, Oak Road., Scarborough; husband of Beatrice Alice Dawson (formerly Gibson), of 40, Trafalgar Street, West, Scarborough (CWGC address). He had three brothers and four sisters. An Assistant Gents Hosier (1911 census)
He enlisted in Hull. Served with the 7th Yorkshire Hussars (Alexandra, Princes of Wales’ Own). Killed in action, on 12/05/1917, aged 24. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France. His army effects were left to his widow, Beatrice.
| Name | James Robert Gibson |
|---|---|
| Death Date | 12 May 1917 |
| Death Place | Arras Memorial, France |
| Enlistment Place | Hull |
| Rank | Private |
| Regiment | Yorkshire Hussars (Alexandra, Princes of Wales’ Own) |
| Battalion | 7th Battalion |
| Regimental Number | 241400 |
| Type of Casualty | Killed in action |
| Family | Son of William and Helen Gibson, of 40, Oak Rd., Scarborough; Husband of Beatrice Alice Dawson (formerly Gibson), of 40, Trafalgar St. West, Scarborough. |
First name:
JAMES ROBERT
Military Number:
241400
Rank:
Private
Date Died
12/05/1917
Place died:
Arras Memorial, France
Age:
24
