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We remember Ernest Albert Gillespie
We remember Ernest Albert Gillespie
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1916
employment
Clerk
Australia
Source:9173658
8th January 1916
1916
enlistment
Melbourne Victoria
Australia
Source:8276797
8th January 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
11742
24th Depot Battalion, Royal Park
Source:9173658
24th January 1916 - 18th February 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
11742
3rd Division Supply Column
Source:9173658
18th February 1916 - 12th March 1918
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9173658
20th July 1916 - 23rd July 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9173658
26th November 1916 - 25th June 1919
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
11742
3rd Division Motor Transport Company
Source:9173658
12th March 1918 - 19th January 1920
1919
hospitalisation
Venereal Disease
Hospital/Institution
Source:9173658
29th June 1919 - 19th September 1919
1920
discharge
Source:9173658
19th January 1920
1921
marriage
Zoe Eliza Marion Tucker
Source:9173684
26th March 1921
1950
death
Not War Related
South Yarra Victoria
Australia
Source:9169089
9th September 1950
burial
Melbourne
Australia
Source:9169089
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Albert |
| Initials | EA |
| Last Name | Gillespie |
| Source | 8276797 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 11742 | 24th Depot Battalion, Royal Park | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 11742 | 3rd Division Supply Column | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 11742 | 3rd Division Motor Transport Company | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Gillespie | mother | ||
| Alexander Gillespie | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoe Eliza Marion Tucker | wife | 26th March 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-08 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Rising Sun BadgeAustralian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun badge as used during the First World War
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Free BMD entry for Gillespie, Ernest Albert Births 1881 | Gary3194 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun Badge | Gary3194 |
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