| Regimental number | 4688 |
| Place of birth | Cobargo New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Cobargo, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs D Gillespie, Cobargo, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For excellent work with his Lewis Gun duriing enemy attack at Lagnicourt, his skill and determination, despite heavy enemy fire, being one of the main factors in the turning point.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Lance Corporal GILLESPIE, of the Lewis gun Section, did excellent work with his Lewis Gun in repelling the enemy attack on the 15th April 1917 at LAGNICOURT. He showed great skill and determination in the handlding of his gun and team and was one of the main factors in the turning point of the enemy's advance. He brought fire to bear on the enemy with excellent results and showed complete disregard fo hostile machine gun and rifle fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |