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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

John Robert Gillis

In memory of:

Ordinary Seaman John Robert Gillis

May 24, 1941

Military Service


Service Number:

P/JX 212482

Age:

26

Force:

Navy

Unit:

Royal Navy

Division:

H.M.S. Hood

Additional Information


Son of James Allen and Mary Ellen Gillis, of Campbells Creek, Port au Port Bay, Newfoundland, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 164 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL
Hampshire, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

Panel 58, Column 2.

Location:

The Memorial is situated on Southsea Common overlooking the promenade, and is accessible at all times.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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