Current Information:

Born-Merton

Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres, France

In early June, 1915, 12th Division, including 7th East Surrey of 37 Brigade, reached France and in late June, after a period of trench instruction around Armentières, they took over a sector of the front line near Ploegsteert. 7th East Surrey had their first experience of the trenches between 30th June and 4th July after which they moved into billets in Pont de Nieppe.

7th East Surrey had three periods in the front line trenches during July, 1915, the last one commencing on 28th July, the day Private Gibbons died of wounds. However the Battalion Diary gives us no information as to when and how he was wounded.