Gilson Major
Info
| Surname | Gilson |
|---|---|
| Forename | Francis Gerald |
| Rank | Major |
| Army No | |
| Battalion | 2nd, 6th & 2/8th |
| Commissioned | 1899-03-30 |
| Date Of Wounds | 1914-10-23 |
| Wounds | Wounded with 13 Machine Gun bullets at Polygon Wood |
| Died Killed | Not set |
| Death Details | |
| Enlisted Date | Not set |
| Enlisted Location | |
| Date Of Birth | 1879-11-23 |
| Birth Place | |
| Residence | West Royd, Kempsey, Worcesterhsire |
| Discharged | Not set |
| Theatre Of War | France |
| Date Of Entry | 1914-09-30 |
| Z Class | |
| Surname Spellings | |
| Other Info | Died 17th September 1920 of hemorrhage of the lung. |
Assignments
| 2nd Worcestershire Regiment - Second Lieutenant |
| 10th Lincolnshire Regiment - Temporary Major |
| 6th Worcestershire Regiment - Captain |
| 2/8th Worcestershire Regiment - Major |
Service Awards
| The British War Medal |
| The 1914 Star |
| The Allied Victory Medal |
| Clasp to the 1914 Star |
Gallantry Awards & Honors
| Medal | Rank | Battalion | Engagement | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches | Lieut. | 2nd | polygon Wood | 1915-02-17 |
Foreign Decorations & Awards
| Medal | Rank | Battalion | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| No results found. | |||
Royal Flying Corps
| Rfc Number | |
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