George
James
Gillam
Born about [location unknown]
Ancestors 
Son of James Ernest Gillam
and Mary Jane (Colley) Gillam
Brother of
Reginald Ernest Gillam
Husband of
Mary Edith (Mason) Gillam
— married
1921 in Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
[children unknown]
Died
at about age 60
in Hornsby, New South Wales, Australia
Profile last modified
| Created 15 Feb 2011
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Biography
Regimental number: 218
Religion: Church of England
Occupation: Labourer
Address: Artillery Barracks, Newcastle, New South Wales
Marital status: Single
Age at embarkation: 22
Next of kin: Mother, Mrs E J Gillam, Beromber, Mudgee, New South Wales
Previous military service: Royal Australian Garrison Artillery
Enlistment date: 5 June 1915
Rank on enlistment: Gunner
Unit name: Siege Artillery Brigade
AWM Embarkation Roll number: 13/49/1
Embarkation details: Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 17 July 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll: Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll: 36th Heavy Artillery Brigade
Fate: Returned to Australia 19 April 1919
Medal: Military Medal
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 95; Date: 27/6/1918
Other details Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Sources
- NSW marriage registration
- 9629/1921
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