Gibson, Norman John

Gosford District Casualties of World War One Bragg, Edmund Gibson, Norman Allen John

Service Number Number 3803 1494 Service Killed May 1917 1915 Killed in in Action Action 19th 3rd April Gallipoli Peninsula France

Gosford City Council gratefully acknowledges the voluntary efforts of Benalyn Campbell And Vivienne Tranter in compiling this resource

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NAME

Gibson, Norman John

SERVICE NO

3803

UNIT

20th Battalion/ 9th Rienf.

RANK

Private

AGE at Enlistment

18 yrs 9 mths

PLACE OF BIRTH

Noraville, NSW

ADDRESS OCCUPATION

Fruit Grower

DATE OF ENLISTMENT

22 Sept 1915

PLACE OF ENLISTMENT

Holdsworthy, NSW

PREVIOUS SERVICE NEXT OF KIN

Father;- Francis George Gibson Kulnura via Wyong, NSW Mother;- Ada Mary Gibson.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

Height-5’7”. Weight-9st 1lb. Chest-32-34”.

Complexion-Ruddy. Eyes-Blue. Hair-Brown.

Scar R/Shin

RELIGION

R/C

EMBARKED DISEMBARKED NOTES

20 Sept 1916 Crime-Failing to obey an order from a NCO

WOUNDED/ILLNESS

8-10 Jun 1916 Sick

DIED

3 Apr 1917 -France

BURIED

Chafours Wood Brit Cem. (partially destroyed by the enemy March 1918).

Re-interred;- Hermies Hill Brit. Cem. East of Bapaume, France Gves 24-28 inclusive, Plot 4 Row D.(Collective).

Buried with 4 others.

MEDALS

British War Medal-30572, Victory Medal-30390. Memorial Plaque & Scroll318160.

DEPENDANTS PERSONAL EFFECTS WILL CORRESPONDENCE REMARKS

Served-Alexandria, Zeitoun, Moascar, France

Gosford Times 26th November 1915 Private Norman Gibson has been seriously ill in hospital in Sydney, but I am glad to say he is now well again.

Gosford Times 3rd May 1917 Much sympathy is expressed here for Mr and Mrs F Gibson, of Kulnura, whose youngest son, Norman, was killed in action in France on April 3 rd. The young soldier was only 19.

Sydney Morning Herald 9th May1917 pg. 10 GIBSON;- Killed in action in France on April 3. Private Norman J Gibson, aged 19 years, of Kulnura, Wyong. Inserted by his loving uncle, aunt, and cousins. Mr and Mrs T Boyce and family.

Sydney Morning Herald 9th May 1917 pg.12 WAR CASUALTIES KILLED Mr and Mrs F G Gibson, of Kulnura, and late of Lord-street, Roseville, have received information that their youngest son, Private Norman John Gibson, aged 19 years, was killed in France on April 3.

He was engaged on the land at Kulnura, Wyong.

Gosford Times 10th May 1917 Much sympathy is expressed here for Mr. and Mrs. F Gibson, of Kulnura, whose youngest son, Norman, was killed in action in France on April 3rd. The young soldier was only 19.

Gosford Times 31st May 1917 KULNURA (From Our Correspondent) On Sunday afternoon last a Memorial Service was held at Kulnura for the soldiers of the district ho had lately fallen at the war, viz., Wm L C Harris, Bert Grey, Norman John Gibson, Mayson Penn, and M Whitehead. The service was conducted by Rev S Wedge, of Gosford. It was largely attended, and impressive in character. Mr. W H Kelynack ably presided at the organ. A short resume of the life of each departed soldier was read, and reference made to the sterling worth of each one’s character, and at the conclusion of the service the “Dead March” in Saul was played whilst all remained silently standing, after which the National Anthem was sung. The service and its solemnity will long be remembered by those who attended.

Sydney Morning Herald 3rd April 1918 pg. 10 GIBSON-A loving tribute to our dear nephew and cousin. Private Norman John Gibson, killed in action in France April 3, 1917. Inserted by his loving aunts, F Grant, C Smith, J Sullivan, and cousins, Clare Grant, Reg (on active service), Bert (just returned).

Sydney Morning Herald 3rd May 1918 pg. 6 GIBSON– Killed in action in France on april3, Private Norman J Gibson, youngest son of Frank and Ada Gibson, aged 19 years, of Kulnura, Wyong, late of Claremont, Lord street, Roseville. Inserted by his loving parents and sister Eileen and brother Frank.

Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 5033118

Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 5033118

Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 5033118

Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 5033118

Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 5033118

Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 5033118

Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 5033118

Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 5033118

Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 5033118

Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 5033118

Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 5033118

Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 5033118

Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 5033118

Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 5033118

Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 5033118