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William Alexander GIBSON

Regimental number1126
Place of birthRichmond, Surrey, England
SchoolSt Mary's, Richmond, Surrey, England
Age on arrival in Australia22
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCarpenter
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Gibson, 83 Princes Road, Richmond, Surrey, England
Previous military serviceServed one year in 3rd OB East Surrey Regt, four years in 6th East Surrey Territorials.
Enlistment date30 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/21/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 3 May 1915
Place of death or woundingGallipoli, Turkey
Age at death25
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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