Other Information:Richard was educated at George Heriot's School from 1903-1911, and was an officer training corps cadet from 1909 - 1911. He became an Optician by trade, working for Messrs Richardson Adie & Co, Princess Street. He joined the R.A.M.C. (T.F.) at the rank of Private in October 1914. Richard gained a commission at the rank of 2nd Lieutenant with the Seaforth Highlanders on 12th October 1915 and transferred out of the R.A.M.C. He entered the war in France in August 1916 but was invalided home. He re-entered the war in France in March 1917 and served there until he was killed in action. Richard was the only son of Robert McGibbon of Paisley and Renfrew.
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