Pte
Alexander Gillies

Information about birth

Date of birth:
22/03/1890
Place of birth:
Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

General information

Last known residence:
Torbolton, Ontario, Canada
Profession:
Farmer
Religion:
Presbyterian

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
639846
Enlistment date:
9/03/1916
Enlistment place:
Brockville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 21st Bn. (Eastern Ontario)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
03/11/1917
Place of death:
Hillside Farm, Zonnebeke, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
27

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 10 - 18 - 26 - 28.

Points of interest 4

#1 Place of birth
#2 Last known residence
#3 Enlistment place
#4 Place of death (approximate)

My story

"Killed in Action."

More information 2