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244809 Pte. Alfred Gibson British Army 11th Btn. Durham Light Infantry from:Quaking Houses, Stanley, Co. Durham (d.16th April 1918) Alfred Gibson was one of four brothers who enlisted and served with the Durham Light Infantry. Alfred died on the 16th of April 1918 and his memorial is placed in Foreste Communal Cemetery in France. His brothers all returned safely from the conflict although one, Jack was never the same, having been gassed in the trenches.One of the brothers was a cyclist who took messages along the lines. Medals belonging to the brothers and photographs of the brother that was gassed remain as testimony to the bravery of these four loved sons and brothers. The two who lived to old age, spoke at length of the war and their hope to one day visit their brothers grave, sadly they never made the journey.It is therefore my intention as their great niece to keep faith with the deceased and I will visit Foreste Cemetery on the 100th anniversary of Alfred's death next year. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**