CQMS Robert Gamble

Dublin born Company Quarter Master Sergeant Robert Gamble was shot and killed on the 26th April 1916 on the railway track near Beggars Bush Barracks in Dublin. He was under the command of Captain Gerrard at the time of his death.

Born on the 19th August 1890 to Robert Gamble and Maria (nee Vance).

Gamble joined the 5th Royal Dublin Fusiliers as number 7015 in August 1907 as a part time soldier. He then enlisted as regular soldier in the Royal Irish Rifles on 22nd November 1907 and served with the 2nd Battalion as number 8833. Entered France on the 15th August 1914. 

His service record indicates born 1889. Church and state records state 1890.

Wounded twice :

Slight gun shot wound 15th October 1914; transferred to hospital in England and rejoined battalion 1st April 1915.

Wound to arm and leg (in action near Hill 60) 8th May 1915. Sent to hospital in England 11th May 1915.

Transferred to King George V Hospital, Dublin 15th September 1915.

It looks like a Medical Board recommended that Robert Gamble stay in the Army but that he should be assigned for Home Service.

The 2nd (Home Service) Garrison Battalion was formed in Dublin in March 1916.

Gamble was transferred to 2nd (Home Service) Garrison Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment, on the 11th March 1916 as serial number 7 and was appointed as Acting Company Quarter Master Sergeant the same day.