Private Ronald Gibson
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth: 1881-10-27
Place of birth: Enfield London England England
Next of kin: Percy Gibson; brother; Meadowview, Alberta
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Farmer
Occupation (normalized): General Farmer
Address:
Meadowview, Alberta
Religion: Church of England
Cause of death:
Not specified
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 904112
Highest Rank:
Private
(10th Battalion)
Rank detail
- Private, 10th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Private (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Awards
Military Medal (Hill 70)
Description: From the Regimental Diaries:
During the period 14/8/17 to 18/8/17 on Hill 70 this soldier under intense artillery barrage, worked almost continuously for 60 hours repairing lines and keeping communications open with the forward area. He displayed great initiative in laying new lines to as far as possible circumvent the enemy barrage.
Date of award: 1917-11-19
Date of award: 1917-08-14
Source: London Gazette
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
412432
Service file: B3505-S048
Uploader's Notes: A Barrhead, Alberta veteran.
Uploader's Research notes: Also known as "Robert Gibson" [Private Army Canadian Infantry 194th Battalion Private Army Canadian Infantry 10th Battalion Military Medal Hill 70 From the Regimental Diaries:
During the period 14/8/17 to 18/8/17 on Hill 70 this soldier under intense artillery barrage, worked almost continuously for 60 hours repairing lines and keeping communications open with the forward area. He displayed great initiative in laying new lines to as far as possible circumvent the enemy barrage. ]
During the period 14/8/17 to 18/8/17 on Hill 70 this soldier under intense artillery barrage, worked almost continuously for 60 hours repairing lines and keeping communications open with the forward area. He displayed great initiative in laying new lines to as far as possible circumvent the enemy barrage. ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2005-03-17
Last modified: 2013-12-09