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Norman Alexander Gillespie

In memory of:

Private Norman Alexander Gillespie

April 25, 1915

Military Service

Service Number:

27342

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)

Division:

15th Bn.

Additional Information

Born:

January 14, 1892

Commemorated on Page 16 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

CEMENT HOUSE CEMETERY
Belgium

Grave Reference:

XVII. C. 10.

Location:

Langemark is located north of the town of Ieper off the N313. From the Markt take the Korte Ieperstraat,at the end turn right into Boezingestraat, past the first turning on the left and the cemetery is 100 metres on the left hand side.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Newspaper Clipping– In memory of the members of the 15th, 92nd and 134th Battalions (48th Highlanders) who went to war and did not return. Remembered by the 48th Highlanders Museum 73 Simcoe St. Toronto, Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.

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    Newspaper Clipping
    Newspaper Clipping – In memory of the members of the 15th, 92nd and 134th Battalions (48th Highlanders) who went to war and did not return. Remembered by the 48th Highlanders Museum 73 Simcoe St. Toronto, Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.
  • Grave marker

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    Grave marker
    Grave marker
  • Badge– 15th Bn cap badge. Photo BGen G. Young 15th Battalion Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH

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    Badge
    Badge – 15th Bn cap badge. Photo BGen G. Young 15th Battalion Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH
  • Shoulder patch– Shoulder patch worn by 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada). Photo BGen G. Young 15th Battalion Memorial Project Team.. DILEAS GU BRATH

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    Shoulder patch
    Shoulder patch – Shoulder patch worn by 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada). Photo BGen G. Young 15th Battalion Memorial Project Team.. DILEAS GU BRATH
  • Memorial– One of two memorial plaques dedicated on 24 April 2010 to commemorate those members of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada) who fell during the Battle of 2nd Ypres 22-26 April 1915. This memorial plaque is located on Gravenstafel Ridge. Submitted by Captain (retired) V Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project. DILEAS GU BRATH

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    Memorial
    Memorial – One of two memorial plaques dedicated on 24 April 2010 to commemorate those members of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada) who fell during the Battle of 2nd Ypres 22-26 April 1915. This memorial plaque is located on Gravenstafel Ridge. Submitted by Captain (retired) V Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project. DILEAS GU BRATH
  • Memorial– One of two memorial plaques dedicated on 24 April 2010 to commemorate those members of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada) who fell during the Battle of 2nd Ypres 22-26 April 1915. This memorial plaque is located in the town of St Julien. Submitted by Captain (retired) V Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project. DILEAS GU BRATH

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    Memorial
    Memorial – One of two memorial plaques dedicated on 24 April 2010 to commemorate those members of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada) who fell during the Battle of 2nd Ypres 22-26 April 1915. This memorial plaque is located in the town of St Julien. Submitted by Captain (retired) V Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project. DILEAS GU BRATH
  • Record of Service– Record of Service Card (front side). Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH

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    Record of Service
    Record of Service – Record of Service Card (front side). Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH
  • Record of Service– Record of Service Card (reverse side). Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH

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    Record of Service
    Record of Service – Record of Service Card (reverse side). Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH
  • Photo of Norman Gillespie– In memory of the employees from the Canadian Bank Of Commerce (CIBC) who went to war and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Photo of Norman Gillespie
    Photo of Norman Gillespie – In memory of the employees from the Canadian Bank Of Commerce (CIBC) who went to war and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Photo of Norman Gillespie

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    Photo of Norman Gillespie
    Photo of Norman Gillespie

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