James Gibson (footballer, born 1889)

James Gibson
Personal information
Full name James Burton Gibson[1]
Date of birth 24 June 1889
Place of birth Kirkcaldy, Scotland
Date of death 5 September 1915(1915-09-05) (aged 26)[2]
Place of death Gallipoli, Turkey
Playing position Half back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
St Andrews University
1912–1913 Raith Rovers 17 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

James Burton Gibson (24 June 1889 – 5 September 1915) was a Scottish professional footballer who played in the Scottish League for Raith Rovers.[1]

Personal life

Prior to the First World War, Gibson emigrated to New Zealand and became a teacher at Napier Boys' High School.[1] After the outbreak of the war, Gibson enlisted as a private in the Auckland Regiment of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.[1] He died aboard the HMHS Salta on 5 September 1915, of wounds suffered at Gallipoli and was buried at sea the following day.[1] He is commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial.[2]

References


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