McGillan Alexander G. Pte 2759987
Personnel Entry
Name McGillan Alexander G.
Army number 2759987
Rank Private.
Decorations
Date of birth Born 1914/15.
Age 25 at the time of his death.
Unit Enlisted in the Black Watch at Recruiting Centre No. 96 15/3/40, and posted to the 1st Tyneside Scottish, probably under the arrangement which allowed direct recruitment to the Battalion. Served in Northern Francce with the B.E.F. Presumed to have DIED of WOUNDS on or since 23/5/40, Authority:- R. Casualties.
Company/Battery
Platoon or other sub-unit
Task or role
Joined Brigade 15/3/1940.
Promotions
Wounded Probably 20/5/1940.
Prisoner of War
Died/Killed in action Considered to have DIed OF wounds 23-May-40.
Home address Son of Mr and Mrs John McGillan, Glasgow. Buried Grave 13, Special Memorial Plot 8, Row G. BUCQUOY ROAD CEMETERY, Ficheux. Private McGillan's headstone inscription reads: IN THE GLORY OF YOUTH YOU WERE TAKEN WHEN SO MANY FINE THINGS YOU HAD PLANNED.
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