Born on 1 June 1897 in England - son of Mrs. Alice Gibson, Ottawa, Ontario - brother of Charlie Gibson, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, auburn hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 7 July 1915 (number 144442) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 27 or 28 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 June 1919.
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