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Albert Gill

1879 – 1916

English soldier (1879–1916); recipient of the Victoria Cross during World War I

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About Albert Gill

Lived 1879 – 1916 (aged 36). Albert Gill was a British postal worker.

Sergeant Albert Gill (8 September 1879 – 27 July 1916) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Gill was born in Birmingham, then in Warwickshire, and was employed as a postal worker with the GPO.

Battle of Delville Wood

Gill was 36 years old, and a sergeant in the 1st Battalion, The King's Royal Rifle Corps, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC:

Gill is buried at Delville Wood Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, Somme, France.

The Medal Gill's Victoria Cross is in the Lord Ashcroft VC Collection at the Imperial War Museum.

Memorials

Gill is commemorated by a plaque attached to post box B66 52, a Victorian-era wall post box, outside City Hospital in Birmingham, England.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Postal worker
Awards
Victoria Cross
Also known as
Alfred Gill

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Albert Gill?

English soldier (1879–1916); recipient of the Victoria Cross during World War I

When was Albert Gill born?

Albert Gill was born on 8 September 1879 in Birmingham.

When did Albert Gill die?

Albert Gill died on 27 July 1916 in Battle of Delville Wood.

What was Albert Gill's occupation?

Albert Gill was a postal worker.

What nationality was Albert Gill?

Albert Gill was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Albert Gill

· Wikidata: Q4710306

· DBpedia: Albert Gill

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