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We remember Francis Archibald Gilson
We remember Francis Archibald Gilson
Timeline
Timeline
1914
enlistment
Brisbane Queensland
Australia
Source:8487141
10th November 1914
1915
hospitalisation
Private Gilson received eye and ear injuries at Gallipoli in 1915 which eventually lead to a discharge on medical grounds
Hospital/Institution
Source:8487134
1915
1922
employment
Brickmaker
Goodna, Queensland
Australia
Source:8487152
1922
1922
location
Church st., Goodna, Queensland
Australia
Source:8487152
1922
1934
location
Ipsley, Quarry rd., Corinda, Queensland
Australia
Source:8487153
1934
service
Australian Imperial Force
497
Source:8277305
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
2nd Light Horse Ambulance
Source:8487134
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8487134
sibling
George Gilson
Source:8487134
sibling
James Gilson
Source:8487134
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church st., Goodna, Queensland | Australia | known 1922 | ||
| Ipsley, Quarry rd., Corinda, Queensland | Australia | known 1934 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 497 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 2nd Light Horse Ambulance | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| J D Gilson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Gilson | brother | ||
| James Gilson | brother |
Media
Media
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Frank GilsonTwo Light Horse members of the Australian 1937 Coronation Contingent, Lewis David Price (left) and Frank Gilson (right), pose on camels in front of the Sphinx with their local guidesContributed by:
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Trove, National Library of Australia | Michelle915 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 | Michelle915 | |
| Queensland Commonwealth Electoral Roll 1922 | Michelle915 | |
| Queensland Commonwealth Electoral Roll 1934 | Michelle915 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Francis Gilson of Goodna, Ipswich, Australia | Michelle915 | |
| Frank Gilson | Michelle915 |
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