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John Spence Gibbon

In memory of:

Sergeant John Spence Gibbon

November 28, 1943

Military Service

Service Number:

G153501

Age:

20

Force:

Army

Unit:

1st Canadian Special Service Battalion

Additional Information

Son of James Arnold Gibbon, and of Eva Marian Gibbon, of Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Commemorated on Page 162 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

NAPLES WAR CEMETERY
Italy

Grave Reference:

III. E. 16.

Location:

The NAPLES WAR CEMETERY lies in the locality of Miano at Via Vincenzo Ianfolla in the Commune and Province of Naples. It is situated on high ground about 4 kilometres north of the centre of the town. Take Highway A, Rome-Naples. After the last toll booth, carry on following the signs for the airport. Pass the end of the airport approach road and turn right at the next 'T' junction following the main road for about 4 kilometres. The CWGC's first sign will then be seen.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Photo of John Spence Gibbon– Born July 18, 1923 in Saint John, N.B. Killed in Action in Naples, Italy Buried in Naples Military Cemetary John Gibbon was a Sergeant of the First Special Services Force that was composed of Canadian and American paratroopers. He left the United States for Naples, Italy. He arrived on Nov 25, 1943. Three days later, he was killed instantly during a practice firing of an anti-tank rocket launcher. The American-made weapon blew up by accident due to a badly manufactured shell in Naples, Italy. He was just 20 years old.

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    Photo of John Spence Gibbon
    Photo of John Spence Gibbon – Born July 18, 1923 in Saint John, N.B. Killed in Action in Naples, Italy Buried in Naples Military Cemetary John Gibbon was a Sergeant of the First Special Services Force that was composed of Canadian and American paratroopers. He left the United States for Naples, Italy. He arrived on Nov 25, 1943. Three days later, he was killed instantly during a practice firing of an anti-tank rocket launcher. The American-made weapon blew up by accident due to a badly manufactured shell in Naples, Italy. He was just 20 years old.

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