| Surname: | Gibson |
| Initials: | N |
| Rank: | Pte A/Sgt |
| Army Number: | 1060 |
| Notes: | MFP. From Glasgow. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 14/6/1915. Discharged class Z reserve 24/4/1919. Same No. as L/Cpl Frank Friend, MMP. He was born in the South Side, Glasgow and enlisted in the 1 Royal Scots. No. 6625, age 15 years. Transferred to MFP 9/10/1909. 14/1/1916 he married Emily Agnes Moore at Frimley Green, Surrey who died age 26 years 12/10/1916 at Bank House, Frimley Green, Surrey from eclampsia. Served Home 15/12/1898 to 7/9/1901, South Africa 8/9/1901 to 23/3/1903, Home 24/3/1903 to 14/12/1910, Reserve 15/10/10 to 5/8/1914 Home 6/8/1914 to 13/6/1915, France 14/6/1915 to 25/3/1919, Home 26/3/1919 to 24/4/1919 to class Z reserve. Home address: 414 Allison Street, Cross Hill, Glasgow. He was sentenced to 28 Days Field Punishment No 1 on the 11/9/1916 for striking a soldier. Commuted to 28 days pay by GOC 4 Army. He is listed on two Pension Index Cards: Gibson, Nicholas, MFP, No. 1060, A/Sgt, discharged 24/4/1919, born 1883, married, 414 Allison Street, Glasgow, disability Debility also Gibson, A/Sgt, Nicholas, MFP 1060, Royal Scots 6625, MPSC 7717198, 1/MG/7353, Pilton 26/1/1922, 1/MG/7353. Nicholas Gibson. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 31370 Page: 6911 June 3, 1919) |
| Citation: | France. Devotion to duty. Pte (A/Sgt). Nicholas Gibson. Shown as MFP attached to MMP on this medal card. |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/166 Page: 129 April 29, 1902) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, awarded as No. 6625, Dvr, Gibson, N, 1 Royal Scots.Also shown on WO 100/166, page 103, 14/8/1902 for QSA medal only. |