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We remember William Gillan
We remember William Gillan
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Timeline
Timeline
1881
1915
1915
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Gillan |
| Source | 7716134 |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26, Bell Street, Dundee, Scotland | United Kingdom |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 235994 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| Royal Navy | Z/6215 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Clyde Division | Ordinary Seaman | |
| Royal Navy | Deal/5225/S | Royal Marines Divisional Engineers: Deal | Sapper |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Keith1947 |
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