Private
James Burton Gibson
Conflict:
WW1
Additional Information:
Son of Robert and Ann Burton Gibson, of 39, Pratt St., Kirkcaldy, Scotland. M.A. St. Andrew's University, Scotland.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
CONTRIBUTED
Public Contributions:
Gibson played for Raith Rovers FC in the Scottish Football league 1912-13 with 17 games and 2 goals as a half back before he emigrated. He was born 24/6/1889 in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. [Record since ame... Read MoreSubmitted by: Jeff Williamson
Relationship to casualty: None
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Personal Tributes:
Casualty
Service Number:
12/1957
Name:
James Burton Gibson Rank:
Private
Date of Birth:
24 June 1889
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Enlistment Address:
11 Bellview Road, Mount Eden, Auckland, New Zealand
Armed Force:
Army
Unit:
NZEF, Auckland Regiment
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Died of wounds at sea
Date of Death:
05 September 1915
Day of Death:
Sunday
Age at Death:
26
Conflict:
WW1