Gillespie, Charles. S. | Universities at War

Personal details

Name on Memorial:

Gillespie, C. S.

Forename(s):

Charles. S.

Surname:

Gillespie

Date of Death:

Tuesday, July 31, 1917

Age at Death:

University life

College:

Armstrong College, Newcastle upon Tyne

Staff or Student:

Student

Military Service

The information displayed here is at the time of death.

Service Number:

42404

Rank:

Rifleman

Service:

Army

Unit:

Royal Irish Rifles, 1st Battalion

Prisoner of War:

Theatre of War:

France and Flanders

Biography

Charles was the only son of Harriet and Charles Gillespie. He lived at 3 Promontory-Terrace, Whitley Bay, Northumberland.

He enlisted in the army at Gateshead, Durham.

Charles fought in the Western European Theatre. He died on 31 July 1917 aged 34.

Addresses before and during the war

Place of Burial or Battle Site Memorial

Charles is buried at Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ypres (Leper).

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Research information

Sources:

Newcastle University Archives (Roll of Service, Armstrong College Calendars, The Northerner Student Magazine)

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Researched by:

Sophie Anderton