Born Hull,1894 (Soldiers Died ww1). His true Surname was “JOSEPH EAST”. Son of Fred and Catherine East. He was a Railway Clerk, boarding at 116, Farebrother Street Grimsby (1911 census). Served in the 7th Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). Killed in action on 15 September 1916, aged 22. Commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium.
| Name | George Gilchrist (aka Joseph East ) |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Hull, Yorkshire |
| Death Date | 15 Sep 1916 |
| Death Place | France and Flanders |
| Enlistment Place | Hull |
| Rank | Private |
| Regiment | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) |
| Battalion | 7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial) |
| Regimental Number | 5528 |
| Type of Casualty | Killed in action |
| Theatre of War | Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium |
First name:
George
Regiment:
Military Number:
5528
Rank:
Private
Date Died
15/09/1916
Place died:
Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium
Age:
22
