Born on 20 February 1890 in London, England - husband of Emma Jane Gibbins, Gananoque, Ontario - son of George and Mary Gibbins - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Gananoque, Ontario, trade as farmer, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.25 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 21 December 1915 (number 639413) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.
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