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We remember Alexander S Gillan
We remember Alexander S Gillan
Timeline
Timeline
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British Army
Driver
661270
Royal Field Artillery
Source:1764087
service
British Army
Driver
542760
Labour Corps
Source:1764087
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander S |
| Initials | AS |
| Last Name | Gillan |
| Source | 1764087 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 661270 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 542760 | Labour Corps | Driver |
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Alexander Scotland GillanAlex Gillan served in Belgium, France and the Middle East with the Royal Artillery during the First World War.
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Alex Gillan Army EntertainerAlex was a member of the “Thistle Tops 52nd” (52nd Lowland Division) army entertainment group.Contributed by:
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Alex Gillan with brother and sistersAlex Gillan's brother, James Liddell Gillan, served with the Royal Engineers during the war. Alex is on the right and James on the left.Contributed by:
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Aleg Gillan MagicianAfter the war Alex Gillan's role as entertainer continued as a magician with the stage name of “Horace Walden”.Contributed by:
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Scotland Gillan | Fred109035 | |
| Alex Gillan Army Entertainer | Fred109035 | |
| Alex Gillan with brother and sisters | Fred109035 | |
| Aleg Gillan Magician | Fred109035 | |
| Alexander Scotland Gillan | Fred109035 | |
| Gillan Family 1911 | Fred109035 |
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We remember Alexander S Gillan
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