More about Andrew Erskine Gillespie

Andrew originally attested and served with 24th Battalion, Canadian Infantry until 22/02/1918 when he was commissioned into the Royal Flying Corps. He died as a result of a flying accident. He was the brother of Lt Alfred R, B. Gillespie, Royal Naval Reserve, H.M.S. Almanzora. Andrew was awarded his Military Medal 23.11.1916 for bravery in the field.

His next of kin listed on his Canadian Attestation papers was listed as Alfred Gillespie of 48 Foundry Lane Dundee.

Andrew Erskine Gillespie MM   Canadians attached R.A.F.

DUNDEE FLYING OFFICER KILLED.

Second – Lieutenant Andrew Erskine Gillespie MM., Canadians attached R.A.F., whose sisters reside at 2 Lawson Place, Dundee, has died as the result of a flying accident.  The unfortunate officer, who was 25 years of age, joined the Canadians at Montreal in 1914, and served with them until the end of last year, when he transferred to the R.A.F.  Deceased was awarded the Military Medal in 1916.  His brother holds a commission in the R.N.D.

Dundee Courier 13th May 191

For more information on Andrew, visit, Andrew’s Memorial & Andrew’s Service Record

Andrew E. Gillespie M.M.  Canadian Force

DUNDEE CANADIAN WINS MILITARY MEDAL.

Another Dundee soldier has been awarded the Military Medal for distinguished service in the field.  The recipient on this occasion is Lance-Corporal Andrew E. Gillespie, of the Canadian Forces.

The gallant soldier had been in the Dominion for only about six months when war broke out.  Lance-Corporal Gillespie has now been at the front for over a year.  His relatives reside at 2 Lawson Place, Dundee.

Dundee Courier 11th November 1916

There are also references in the Dundee Courier 11/11/1916 page 4 and 13/05/1918 page 4, available in Dundee Central Library