trenchwalker Posted 23 October , 2004 Share Posted 23 October , 2004 hi all my next door neibour has expressed a intrest in the great war and turns out her grt grt uncle is the lone person in LE HAMEL COMMUNAL CEMETERY DRiver J . GILPIN killed killed august 1916 Name: GILPIN Initials: J Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Driver Regiment: Royal Engineers Unit Text: 129th Field Coy. Age: 21 Date of Death: 01/08/1916 Service No: 90774 Additional information: Son of Leatham and Isabella Gilpin, of 124, School Row, Oakenshaw, Willington, Durham. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: At North end. Cemetery: LE HAMEL COMMUNAL CEMETERY i am hopping to take her to the place and would like to build a little history on him can any of the pals help? mart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjames Posted 24 October , 2004 Share Posted 24 October , 2004 From SDGW: Corps: Corps of Royal Engineers Surname: GILPIN Christian: James Born: Willington, Co Durham Enlisted: Newcastle-on-Tyne Residence: Not recorded Rank: DVR Number: 90774 Date Died: 01/08/16 How: Died Theatre: F & F Notes: 129th Fd Coy RE Regards Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Posted 24 October , 2004 Share Posted 24 October , 2004 Hi Martin Dvr Gilpin was discussed in the soldier's section some time ago following Nicholas G.'s posting about Le Hamel Cemetery. If you go into "soldiers " and put a check for Gilpin you will find the thread. Also Nicholas G. has a site with pictures of Dvr. Gilpin's grave . I am sure he would like to hear from a relative of this soldier. She hopefully will be able provide more information about him and his family. Myrtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Posted 28 October , 2004 Share Posted 28 October , 2004 Myrtle Thanks for going to the bother of providing me with this information........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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