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GIBSON James Lieut
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/20659
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This record is about the GIBSON James Lieut dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/20659
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Title (The name of the record)
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GIBSON James Lieut
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Date (When the record was created)
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2000-2024
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Description (What the record is about)
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The user is advised to read the FINDING AIDS document linked to this catalogue for an explanation of the method by which this record has been created and any terms used.
Surname: GIBSON;
Forename(s): James;
Initials: J;
Rank: Lieut;
Enlistment Date: 25-Sep-1915;
Resided in: Wishaw;
Previous Battalion: 13 of;
Previous Regiment: HLI;
Date of transfer to MGC: 07-Aug-1916;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 13 Coy;
Date abroad: 22-Jul-1916;
How killed: KIA;
Where: Belgium;
When killed: 05-Oct-1917;
Awarded: MID;
Other Data: b 13/1/1893 of 21 Main Street, Wishaw
employed by Certified Accountants and commissioned direct from civil life to 13 HLI - seconded to MGC (13 Coy) (LG:23/11/1916)
see "With the MGC" (Russell) p 151-154
KIA - see WD 5/10/1917 (Ypres-Menin Road). Buried Sheet 28NW J16.c.96.30 Ref No 8809
Estate 278/7/9d
Photo: (in group) OCA archives
Photo: GS Archives
ArticleL Wishaw Press 12 October 1917;Other Notes: GIBSON, Lieutenant, JAMES, 13th Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). 5th October 1917. Age 30. Son of Alexander and Jessie Burns Gibson, of 25, Main St., Wishaw, Lanarkshire. Panel 154 to 159 and 163A. Tyne Cot Memorial - Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
MID: LG 21/12/1917 (24/12/1917) (Haig: 26/2/1917 - 2/9/1917 France);Is photo available? Yes, see VMGCRA Patreon
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
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Language (The language of the record)
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English
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Creator(s) (The creator of the record)
- Graham Sacker
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
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1 digital record
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Users to read Finding Aids page. Further information may contain GDPR-protected information and not be released. Appointment required for access or paid research.
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- Finding Aids page on VMGCRA Website: https://vickersmg.blog/about/research/mgcdatabase/. Additional material may be available for VMGCRA Patreon subscribers at: https://www.patreon.com/vickersmg/posts?filters%5Btag%5D=skr20659 . Ensure you are logged in to check. Subscribe from £3 per month.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/66676e52-d153-4494-be4d-860a887e2fa0/
Series information
SKR/DAT/IP
Machine Gun Corps Database
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This record is held at Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
Within the fonds: SKR.2025.11
Machine Gun Corps Database Collection
Within the series: SKR/DAT/IP
Machine Gun Corps Database
Within the file: SKR/DAT/IP
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GIBSON James Lieut