Private William John Clibbon
Title (Mr/ Mrs/ Capt/ Rev etc):
First name(s):
William John
Surname only:
Clibbon
Pte William John Clibbon, 12521, 6th Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment, was killed in action on the Somme on July 10th, 1916. An older brother, Sgt Joseph Clibbon, 5832, 2nd Bedfords, had died of battlefield wounds on February 20th, 1915 (Merville Communal Cemetery).
Born in Luton in 1887, Pte Clibbon, a foundry labourer before enlisting, was a son of James and Eliza Clibbon, who in 1911 were living in Adelaide Terrace, Luton. Both brothers are commemorated on the Luton Roll of Honour.
Service or Civilian?:
Service Number:
12521
Regiment:
Medals Awarded:
War time / or Pre War occupation:
Foundry labourer
Place of Birth:
Luton
Place of Death:
France
War Memorial Location:
Grave Location:
France
World War I Address:
Adelaide Terrace
Luton
Individual Location:
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Year of Birth:
1 887
Year of Death:
1 916
Month of Death:
Jul
Day of Death:
10
Most Relevant Date:
Monday, July 10, 1916