| Regimental number | 27271 |
| Occupation | Mill owner |
| Next of kin | Father, John Gillon, Kilnhill Farm, Quanter, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, J Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 64 Devon on |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Action in front of Belle Vue Spur, west of Passchendaele, 12th October 1917, and following days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man showed conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty as a stretcher bearer during the whole of the above operations. For two days and two nights he carried under enemy shell and machine gun fire. His untiring efforts and personal bravery saved the lives of
many of his comrades.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 19 |