William Gibbons discharged with ignominy

[finabald]

My gr grandfather Private William Gibbons was in the Gordon Highlanders 2nd Battalion No 4907. His "Relief of Ladysmith" medal was "forfeited under RW" and he was discharged with ignominy. I would appreciate any information as to why this happened.

[Peter Goodey]

Have a look at his service record which is where it should be - National Archives series WO 97 outsourced to Findmypast and available online from that company. Search for free. Downloadable for a small fee.

There's a link in the Research Guide (http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/britisharmysoldierupto1913.htm)

I had a quick look. He does seem to have been a naughty boy :biggrin:

By the way, the regiment appears to have been the Royal Highlanders, not Gordon Highlanders.

[finabald]

Thank you Peter. His record reveals he lied about his past when he emigrated to New Zealand and explains why I have been having trouble researching his family history.