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Gillespie, C., Rfm., 1917
On Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial is the name of 42404 Rifleman Charles Gillespie, serving with the Royal Irish Rifles who died 31/07/1917.

Soldiers Died in the Great War states that he enlisted in Gateshead and lived in Whitley Bay. He first served as 71020 with the 110 T.R. Battalion.

Charles Gillespie is remembered in Whitley Bay on W84.01 and W84.30 page 19


The CWGC entry for Rifleman Gillespie

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk

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