| Surname: | Gibson |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Sgt A/SSM |
| Army Number: | 580 |
| Notes: | MMP. From Farnham, Surrey. Enlisted 5 Lancers, No. 5388, transferred to MMP 1/10/1904. Awarded 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (3) Egypt, 5/11/1914. Post 1920 No. 7681008. Serving with XXI Corps. Born Newtonards, Ireland. 1911 serving in Egypt. James Gibson. Same Number as L/Cpl Coombs J MFP. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 30169 Page: 6772 July 6, 1917) |
| Citation: | Egyptian Exp Force. |
| Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 30717 Page: 6491 June 3, 1918) |
| Citation: | For valuable service in Egypt. Sgt (A/SSM). Devotion to duty. |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/115 Page: 18 April 10, 1902) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal. Awarded serving with 5 Lancers No. 5388. |
| Decoration: | King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/115 Page: 75 March 6, 1903) |
| Citation: | Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Awarded serving with the 5 Lancers. No. 5388. |