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We remember William F Gillen
We remember William F Gillen
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British Army
Private
G/1730
The Queen's Regiment
Source:1765065
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Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William F |
| Initials | WF |
| Last Name | Gillen |
| Source | 1765065 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
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| Male |
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Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
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| British Army | G/1730 | The Queen's Regiment | Private |
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St Mary's Church, Frensham, SurreyWilliam Gillen is buried in this churchyard.
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William Gillen's graveWilliam Frank Gillen was the son of Henry and Edith Ellen Gillen of Speckley Cottages, Frensham. He was an early Kitchener recruit to the Queen's. He was born in Addlestone and died of wounds at home on 25-9-1917
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Details about the Gillen brothersThis was taken from "Farnham Lads on the Somme" Atribute to the 7th Queen's by Maurice Hewins. Farnham and District Museum Society Journal. Vol 17, No 10, June 2016Contributed by:
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| Medal Index Card |
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| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| St Mary's Church, Frensham, Surrey | Maurice156503 | |
| William Gillen's grave | Maurice156503 | |
| Details about the Gillen brothers | Maurice156503 | |
| Frensham War Memorial | Maurice156503 |
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