Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Charles Gibb
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 203154
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 6th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death: 20.11.1917
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Cambrai Memorial, Louverval
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Panel 7
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Lochee, Dundee
- Address: 10 Westfield Pl, Broughty Ferry
- Occupation: Miner
- Mother:
- Father:
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
Elizabeth Gibb, 42 Dundas St, Broughty Ferry
- Children:
Peter, born 29.08.1916
More about Charles Gibb
Charles has no known grave but is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial. For reasons unknown Charles is not listed on the original Dundee Roll of Honour.
Charles Gibb 203154 Black Watch
Private Charles Gibb, Black Watch, has been killed in action. He leaves a widow and one child, who resides at Dundas Street, Broughty Ferry. Private Gibb was a miner to occupation, and belonged to Denbeath. He had been three years in France.
Broughty Ferry Guide 14th December 1917
Information supplied by Gary Thomson, additional information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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