Murrough Posted 21 November , 2006 Share Posted 21 November , 2006 Cant find this man on CGWC web site,any ideas. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: GIBBONS, Patrick Joseph Regiment, Corps etc.: Royal Irish Rifles Battalion etc.: 2nd Battalion. Surname: Gibbons Forename(s): Patrick Joseph Initials: P J Birthplace: Dublin Enlisted: Dublin Residence: Glasgow Rank: RIFLEMAN Number: 9329 Date died: 24 October 1914 How died: Killed in action Theatre of war: France & Flanders Supplementary Notes: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Soldiers Died in the Great War database © Naval and Military Press Ltd 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eve Posted 21 November , 2006 Share Posted 21 November , 2006 Hi He's there under Gibbon Evelyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrough Posted 21 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 21 November , 2006 Thank you Evelyn,you found him.Im not sure about his regiment details as this regiment didnt go to france until 1915,maybe someone can shed some light. Regards, Murrough. http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_detail...casualty=859838 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmond7 Posted 22 November , 2006 Share Posted 22 November , 2006 Will check Jimmy Taylor's book. 2nd RIr Rif took terrible casualties in 1914. 24th Oct. was one of may 'bad days' .. have to hink about London Irish though ... reservist called back and 'memorialised' under his TF unit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrough Posted 22 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 22 November , 2006 Im none the wiser, heres his MIC Image details Description Medal card of Gibbons, Patrick J Corps Regiment No Rank Royal Irish Rifles 9329 Private Date 1914-1920 Catalogue reference WO 372/7 Dept Records created or inherited by the War Office, Armed Forces, Judge Advocate General, and related bodies Series War Office: Service Medal and Award Rolls Index, First World War Piece Everitt H - Gibson A Image contains 1 medal card of many for this collection Number of image files: 1 Image Reference Format and Version Part Number Size (KB) Number of Pages Price (£) 174729 / 22088 PDF 1.2 1 278 1 3.50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrough Posted 22 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 22 November , 2006 THanks Des any help would be appreciated.I have his VM which is impressed to the RIR.IS it a CGWC mistake Best Regards, Murrough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrough Posted 22 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 22 November , 2006 Is this a coincidence or the same man. Description Medal card of Gibbons, P Corps Regiment No Rank 2nd Royal Irish Fusiliers 9329 Private Date 1914-1920 Catalogue reference WO 372/7 Dept Records created or inherited by the War Office, Armed Forces, Judge Advocate General, and related bodies Series War Office: Service Medal and Award Rolls Index, First World War Piece Everitt H - Gibson A Image contains 1 medal card of many for this collection Number of image files: 1 Image Reference Format and Version Part Number Size (KB) Number of Pages Price (£) 174670 / 22078 PDF 1.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmond7 Posted 23 November , 2006 Share Posted 23 November , 2006 Jimmy Taylor's book has Gibbons 9329 as one of five KIAs on 24 Oct 1914. Interestingly, he is KIA on same date as Joe Richardson, one of the 'boys' from my home town. (see Ballymena website below 1914 section). The KIAS for the next few days are HORRENDOUS. This is what contemporary accounts say:- Enemy commenced severe bombardment of Neueve Chapelle with their heavy guns at La Bassee. Soon after dark a determined attack was made in considerable strength but was repulsed with heavy casulaties. Falls: It was a wild evening of volleys fired at the flahses of the enemy's fire or at dim figures ... men meeting with shouts and oaths on the wet , slippery ground thrusting at one another with bayonets. For an hour the affair was doubtful then gradually the enemy was shaken off and 6pm the attack was definitely repulsed. It has been a fine example of obstinacy and courage. General Smith Dorrien, Corps Commander made special mention of the 2nd Rifles - compliments them on their 'splendid feat and directs that all battalions of the Corps shall be informed of the circumstances and of his high appreciation of the gallantry displayed.' Hope thuis helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrough Posted 23 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 23 November , 2006 Thanks Des for the information,it has been very helpful.I was wondering if you or anybody else had any other ideas about the London Irish connection or do you think CGWC made a mistake in the transcription as they also had the wrong surname. Best Regards, Murrough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmond7 Posted 23 November , 2006 Share Posted 23 November , 2006 Out of my league Murrough! Commemoration issues are the province the highly informative Terry Denham ... try a PM to him for CWGC issues. Best wishes with your search. Des Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrough Posted 25 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 25 November , 2006 Thanks again Des,I will get his Mic and follow it up from there. Best Regards, Murrough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrough Posted 26 February , 2007 Author Share Posted 26 February , 2007 Thanks to Terry Denham this matter has now been resolved.Terry was able to confirm PJ Gibbons belonged to the 2 Batt. Royal Irish Rifles and that his surname was Gibbons not Gibbon.The details have now been changed at CGWC website.Once again thnk you Terry. Best Regards, Murrough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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