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Pte. Arthur John Gibbs
British Army King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
from:27 St Mary's St, Beaminster, Dorset, UK
Because Arthur Gibbs was swarthy his nickname was that for an Italian lad.
He volunteered for duty behind enemy lines. His stories like those on active service were many. He was part of a firing squad for soldier found guilty of collaborating with the enemy.