Gibson LOW

Regimental number7/610
Date of birth13 August 1886
Place of birthStyx
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressStyx, Canterbury
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Height5' 6.5"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Frances Low, Hill Farm, Styx, Canterbury
Previous military serviceServed in 9th New Zealand Contingent, South Africa (Boer War); not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date21 August 1914
Place of enlistmentChristchurch
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Lyttelton on 16 October 1914
The Canterbury Mounted Rifles Regiment, Main Body, embarked on board two ships, HMNZT 4 'Tahiti' and HMNZT 11 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankTrooper
Final unitCanterbury Mounted Rifles Regiment
FateKilled in Action 28 May 1915
Place of burialCanterbury Cemetery (Plot I, Row B, Grave No 2), Gallipoli, Turkey
Family/military connectionsBrother: 64996 John Gibson LOW
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Killed in action, Walker's Ridge, 28 May 1915.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Mounted Rifles/Main Body
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 1880, File 10920741

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