In Memory Of

GIBSON, ROBERT

Service Details
Age:
21
Date of Birth:
1922-11-18
Service No:
10285V
Rank:
Trooper
Regiment:
Natal Mounted Rifles, S.A. Forces
Former Regiment:
formerly Prince Alfred
Date of Death:
1944-06-07
Cause of Death:
Killed in action, at Civita Castellana, Italy, when his tank was knocked out in enemy territory. He was initially reported missing
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
Joint grave II, D, 14.
Cemetery:
BOLSENA WAR CEMETERY
Country:
Italy
Additional Information
Son of John and Beatrice V. H. Gibson, of Trotter Road, Pinetown, Natal, South Africa. Born in Scotland. A Carpenter and Joiner by profession. Attended Glenwood High School, Durban. On Pinetown, Kwazulu Natal Memorial.