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Robert Gibson

In memory of:

Private Robert Gibson

January 24, 1920

Military Service

Service Number:

429030

Age:

29

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment)

Division:

7th Bn.

Additional Information

Born:

January 24, 1891

Son of E. Livingston (formerly Gibson), of 45, Arden St., Maryhill, Glasgow, Scotland, and the late John Gibson.

Commemorated on Page 549 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

VANCOUVER (MOUNTAIN VIEW) CEMETERY
British Columbia, Canada

Grave Reference:

45. 16. 15.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Grave Marker– Grave of 4290303 Pvt. Robert Gibson who served with the 7th Battn. C.E.F. Born in Glasgow Scotland on Jan. 26th 1891. Robert enlisted into the C.E.F. twice, the first time was at Vancouver BC on March 11th 1915 he listed prior military service with the 104th Regt. Canadian Militia, he listed his occupation as "Tin Smith" He was discharged in 1917 due to Pneumonia and chronic Bronchitis. He re-enlisted at Vancouver BC on Jan. 15th 1918 listing his occupation as "Machinist" Robert died at Vancouver BC on Jan. 24th 1920 at the age of 29. He was laid to rest in the Mountain View Cemetery of Vancouver BC

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    Grave Marker – Grave of 4290303 Pvt. Robert Gibson who served with the 7th Battn. C.E.F. Born in Glasgow Scotland on Jan. 26th 1891. Robert enlisted into the C.E.F. twice, the first time was at Vancouver BC on March 11th 1915 he listed prior military service with the 104th Regt. Canadian Militia, he listed his occupation as "Tin Smith" He was discharged in 1917 due to Pneumonia and chronic Bronchitis. He re-enlisted at Vancouver BC on Jan. 15th 1918 listing his occupation as "Machinist" Robert died at Vancouver BC on Jan. 24th 1920 at the age of 29. He was laid to rest in the Mountain View Cemetery of Vancouver BC
  • Cross of sacrifice– Memorial cross in the section where 4290303 Pvt. Robert Gibson was laid to rest in the Mountain View Cemetery of Vancouver BC

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    Cross of sacrifice
    Cross of sacrifice – Memorial cross in the section where 4290303 Pvt. Robert Gibson was laid to rest in the Mountain View Cemetery of Vancouver BC
  • Cemetery– Cemetery view of the section where 4290303 Pvt. Robert Gibson was laid to rest in the Mountain View Cemetery of Vancouver BC

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    Cemetery
    Cemetery – Cemetery view of the section where 4290303 Pvt. Robert Gibson was laid to rest in the Mountain View Cemetery of Vancouver BC

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