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We remember George Bruce Gilroy
We remember George Bruce Gilroy
Timeline
Timeline
1889
birth
United Kingdom
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1889
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Highlanders
Source:1352923
service
British Army
Temporary Captain
Black Watch
8th Battalion
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service
British Army
Captain
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
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1916
death
Died of wounds
Source:7050586
Source:6981853
15th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Bruce |
| Initials | GB |
| Last Name | Gilroy |
| Source | 1352923 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Highlanders | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Black Watch | 8th Battalion | Temporary Captain | ||
| British Army | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | Captain |
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Memorial to George Bruce Gliroy.Located in St James Epicopal church, Cupar :THIS REREDOS IS DEDICATED TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE BRUCE GILROY MC CAPT 8TH BATTN THE BLACK WATCH WHO DIED 15TH JULY 1916 OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION AT LONGUEVAL AGED 27.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish National War Memorial Entry | Fife3190 | |
| Winchester College at war | Katherine27600 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial to George Bruce Gliroy. | Katherine27600 |
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We remember George Bruce Gilroy
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