Son of Robert and Lilly Gillespie. Brother of Elizabeth M. Gillespie, of Peel Green Road, Peel Green, Patricroft, Lancashire. Brother of Mr. H. Gillespie, of 6 Alexandra Grove, Irlam, Lancashire. Previously served as an Eccles Volunteer and as a Signaller in the Territorial Force.
Gillespie, George –
Personal details
- Surname: Gillespie
- Forename: George
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Aldershot, Hampshire
- Place of residence: Peel Green, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 40
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: July 1st, 1916
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
- Service number: 11905
- Regiment: Not known
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Manchester, Lancashire
- Conflict: Not known
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- CWGC Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
- CWGC reference: Pier and Face 6 A and 7 C.