Alexander Gillies, 14 Lionel

Private ALEX GILLIES
Last address in Lewis: 14 Lionel,
Son of John and Annie Gillies, of 14, Lionel Ness, Lewis, Scotland
Husband of Isabella Gillies, of 39, 28th Avenue West, Vancouver, British Columbia.
Service unit: 15th Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)
Service number: 77624
Date of death: 25 May 1915 at the age of 34
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Vimy Memorial,
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Had previously served with 3rd Seaforths

Date of birth: 20 July 1880
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 9½ in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Gray
Hair: Brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Labourer
Marital status: Married
Volunteered at Victoria on 5 November 1914
 
Alex is shown in the 1891 census, aged 10, the son of John (40) and Annie (38), brother of Norman (9), Angus (6), Donald (4) and Annie (9 months).