Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Thomas Gilkison
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: 1914
- Place of enlistment: Johnstone, Renfrew
- Service no: 251535
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders
- Unit/Ship: 1st/6th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 30
- Date of Death: 30.09.1918
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Grevillers British Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: XII.D.24
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth:
- Address: Well Rd, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
- Father:
Robert Gilkison
- Siblings:
Robert
- Spouse:
Jeanie Phinn Gilkison, Newton Grange, Green Rd, Paisley
- Children:
3 Children
More about Thomas Gilkison
Son of the late Mr & Mrs Robert Gilkison of Dundee. (C.W.G.C. lists Robert as his father)
Thomas Gilkison 251535 Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Mr and Mrs George Gilkison, 2 Burnett Street, have received news that their son Pte. Thomas Gilkison, A & S.H., has died of wounds on 30th September. Pte. Gilkison, who was 30 years of age, joined up in 1914, and went to France shortly afterwards. Be fore enlisting he was employed by Messrs Beardmore and also by Messrs J. & P Coates. His home was at Newton Grange, Green Road, Paisley, where he leaves a widow and three children. Before leaving Dundee Pte. Gilkison served his apprenticeship in the Royal Institution for the Blind as a basketmaker.
Mr and Mrs Gilkison have also received news that their other son, Pte. Robt. Gilkison, Black Watch, has been wounded for the fourth time.
Dundee Courier 11th October 1918
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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