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Cyril William Gibbs

In memory of:

Flight Sergeant Cyril William Gibbs

September 4, 1943

Military Service


Service Number:

R/77691

Age:

27

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

178 (R.A.F.) Sqdn

Additional Information


Son of William Thomas Gibbs and Amelia Jane Gibbs, of Brantford, Ontario.

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:
Grave Reference:

III. B. 2.

Location:

The BARI WAR CEMETERY lies south of Bari, in the rural locality of Carbonara in the Commune and Province of Bari. It is reached from the town by proceeding south along the Taranto road (Route No.100) for about 8.5 kilometres. The turning to the right, leading to Carbonara di Bari, is taken and the Cemetery lies on the right about 1.5 kilometres further on. From the North, take the exit to Bari North and continue on the Tangenziale in the direction of Brindisi. Take Exit No.12, Bari Carbonara, and continue into town. Proceed around the square in the direction of Triggiano. Follow this road across the traffic lights and the BARI WAR CEMETERY can be found on the left hand side. From the South, follow the Tangenziale (main road) and exit at Carbonara Bari, then proceed as above.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Memorial– Flight Sergeant Cyril William Gibbs is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Flight Sergeant Cyril William Gibbs is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Grave marker– Flight Sergeant Cyril William Gibbs R/77691 RCAF was killed in the loss of Halifax II BB414 from 178 (RAF) Squadron - also killed were: Flight Sergeant Ralph William COOKE (RNZAF 413027 Pilot) / Flight Sergeant Lu Henry KAINAMU (RNZAF 413087 Air Gunner) / Sergeant Herbert Richard MANTLE (RAF 1390374 Navigator)
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Calgary Herald. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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