14 Field Regiment, R.C.A.
Canadian Army
3rd Canadian Infantry Division
ForceArmy, Artillery | 3rd Canadian Infantry Division
Service NumberC/50798 (32/34 Field Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery)
RankGunner
Engagement1940-06-19 | Kingston, Ontario, Canada
T.O.S. this Regiment1941-09-17 (14 Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery)
Overseas1941-07-19 | United Kingdom
Disembarked1944-06-06 | France D-DAY!
Date of Death1944-10-27 | Belgium
DiedWounded on October 25, 1944
Died of wounds
RecordsStudy the full service records
Birthdate1920-11-12
BirthplacePortland, Ontario, Canada
Age23
ParentsSon of Hugh and Mary GILLESPIE
Brother Allan Victor served overseas
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
GILLESPIE, ARTHUR JAMES - 14 Field Regiment, R.C.A.

Plot 5 | Row A | Grave 1

" FOREVER REMEMBERED "

Medals
1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Service Volunteer Medal (with Clasp), 1939-45 War Medal
1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Service Volunteer Medal (with Clasp), 1939-45 War Medal
War Diary
War Diary 14 Field Regiment, RCA October 26, 1944.
Adopted Grave
Unknown
Temporary Burial
Ter Doorn, Eeklo, Belgium
Coordinates Temporary Burial
51.17978167561777, 3.5670881572641546
Photos
Ter Doorn, Eeklo, Belgium. The building in front was the hospital.
Memorial, Eeklo, Belgium.

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Credits

Photos: Michael van de Velde.

Photograph temporary burial: Eeklo Archive, Belgium.

Info from War Diary and Service Records: LAC (Library Archive Canada).

Photograph Regimental patch: Robert Catsburg.

Photograph Division patch: JM-Militaria.

Photograph headstone: Michael van de Velde.

Adegem Canadian War Cemetery