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Widow of Edinburgh soldier killed in double IRA bomb attack speaks out over 'profound sadness'

A widow has spoken out about the 'profound sadness' she has felt since her husband John Gibbons from Edinburgh died 50 years ago in a double IRA bomb attack.

Edinburgh Live · May 4, 2023

Widow of Scots soldier killed in double IRA bomb attack tells of 'profound sadness' 50 years on

Trooper John Gibbons, who was originally from Edinburgh, had a three-month-old son when he died at the age of 22.

Daily Record · May 4, 2023

Widow tells of profound sadness 50 years after death of soldier in IRA attack

Trooper John Gibbons’ son was three months old when he was killed in 1973.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023