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Charles Randolph Gillan

In memory of:

Able Seaman Charles Randolph Gillan

March 16, 1919

Military Service

Service Number:

VR/5664

Age:

26

Force:

Navy

Unit:

Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve

Division:

H.M.C.S. "Niobe."

Additional Information

Son of Charles Henry Gillan, of Saanichton, and the late Nellie Elsina Gillan.

Commemorated on Page 534 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

SAANICHTON (ST. STEPHEN'S) CEMETERY
British Columbia, Canada

Grave Reference:

Section A-3, Plot 264

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Roll of Service– From the "University of Toronto / Roll of Service 1914-1918", published in 1921.

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    Roll of Service
    Roll of Service – From the "University of Toronto / Roll of Service 1914-1918", published in 1921.
  • Memorial Room– Memorial Room, Soldiers' Tower, University of Toronto. Photo by David Pike, 2010, courtesy of Alumni Affairs.

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    Memorial Room
    Memorial Room – Memorial Room, Soldiers' Tower, University of Toronto. Photo by David Pike, 2010, courtesy of Alumni Affairs.
  • The Soldiers' Tower– The Soldiers' Tower was built at University of Toronto between 1919-1924 in memory of those lost to the University in the Great War. The name of Seaman C. R. Gillan R.C.N.V.R. is among the 628 names carved on the Memorial Screen, which can be seen at photo left. Photo: K. Parks, Alumni Affairs.

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    The Soldiers' Tower
    The Soldiers' Tower – The Soldiers' Tower was built at University of Toronto between 1919-1924 in memory of those lost to the University in the Great War. The name of Seaman C. R. Gillan R.C.N.V.R. is among the 628 names carved on the Memorial Screen, which can be seen at photo left. Photo: K. Parks, Alumni Affairs.
  • Photo of Charles Gillan– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Photo of Charles Gillan
    Photo of Charles Gillan – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Headstone Close Up– Gillan's headstone in St. Stephen's Cemetery. Headstone reads: V. R. 5664 A.B. CHARLES R. GILLAN H.M.C.S. "NIOBE" 16TH MARCH 1919 SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS. Photograph courtesy of Caroline Duncan of the Saanich Archives.

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    Headstone Close Up
    Headstone Close Up – Gillan's headstone in St. Stephen's Cemetery. Headstone reads: V. R. 5664 A.B. CHARLES R. GILLAN H.M.C.S. "NIOBE" 16TH MARCH 1919 SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS. Photograph courtesy of Caroline Duncan of the Saanich Archives.
  • Headstone– Gillan's headstone in St. Stephen's Cemetery. Photograph courtesy of Caroline Duncan, of the Saanich Archives.

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    Headstone
    Headstone – Gillan's headstone in St. Stephen's Cemetery. Photograph courtesy of Caroline Duncan, of the Saanich Archives.

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