dally Posted 22 October , 2008 Share Posted 22 October , 2008 My wifes Great Uncle and the reason why we became so interested in the First World War Thomas Gibson. 6th Battalion Border Reg. Died of wounds 22/10/1916 aged 26. Buried in Etretet Churchyard. Entry in the Westmorland Gazette. Died of wounds on the 22nd October at No1 General Hospital Etretet. He was wounded on the 28th September while manning his Lewis gun in an attack on the German lines above Thiepval (Hessian Trench we believe) and was carried to the dressing station (three miles) by four German prisoners, being admitted to the hospital on the 30th. From the outset his condition was grave and it was only his great pluck and vitality that keep him alive for so long. He was wounded in the head, right hand and arm, and right thigh (serious) and his condition was further complicated by bronchial pneumonia from exposure. Along with four other heroes, he was laid to rest on Monday afternoon in the soldiers cemetery with full British and French military honours. May he rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messina1915 Posted 22 October , 2008 Share Posted 22 October , 2008 Rest in Peace Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 22 October , 2008 Share Posted 22 October , 2008 NOT FORGOTTEN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
per ardua per mare per terram Posted 22 October , 2008 Share Posted 22 October , 2008 Rest in Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copper6197 Posted 23 October , 2008 Share Posted 23 October , 2008 Every day is Remembrance Day...... George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex falbo Posted 23 October , 2008 Share Posted 23 October , 2008 May this soul who left this world in pain find solace in peace Lest We Forget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asgaard Posted 23 October , 2008 Share Posted 23 October , 2008 Rest in Peace. Heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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