Private Robert Gills

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Private Robert Gills

Birth
New Hartley, Northumberland Unitary Authority, Northumberland, England
Death
1 Oct 1918 (aged 27)
Central Macedonia, Greece
Burial
Exochi, Regional unit of Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece Add to Map
Plot
186
Memorial ID
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Son of John Gills (1858-1935) and Ellen (Bennett) Gills (1864-1937). 3rd child of 8 children.Worked as a coal miner.
Kitchener Volunteer,enlisted 1st September 1914 9th border went out to Salonika/Macedonia from France 1915.They were the Pioneer Battalion of 22nd Division.
Died of Malaria 3rd October 1918.Awarded Star,War and Victory medals.
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Service No: 17716
Age: 27
Regiment/Service: Border Regiment, 9th Bn.

Son of John and Ellen Gills, of 12, Avenue Row, Seaton Delaval, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Son of John Gills (1858-1935) and Ellen (Bennett) Gills (1864-1937). 3rd child of 8 children.Worked as a coal miner.
Kitchener Volunteer,enlisted 1st September 1914 9th border went out to Salonika/Macedonia from France 1915.They were the Pioneer Battalion of 22nd Division.
Died of Malaria 3rd October 1918.Awarded Star,War and Victory medals.
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Service No: 17716
Age: 27
Regiment/Service: Border Regiment, 9th Bn.

Son of John and Ellen Gills, of 12, Avenue Row, Seaton Delaval, Newcastle-on-Tyne.