Service Details
Name:
 GIBSON
Given Name:
 ROBERT
Initials:
 R
Service No:
 10285V
Rank:
 Trooper
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Regiment:
 Natal Mounted Rifles, S.A. Forces
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Former Regiment:
 formerly Prince Alfred
Date of Death:
 1944-06-07
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Date of Birth:
 1922-11-18
Age:
 21
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, at Civita Castellana, Italy, when his tank was knocked out in enemy territory. He was initially reported missing
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.
Commemoration
Country:
 Italy
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Cemetery:
 BOLSENA WAR CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
 Joint grave II, D, 14.

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