About George Gallie
Lived 1917 – 1944 (aged 26). George Gallie was a British rugby union player.
George Holmes Gallie (17 September 1917 – 16 January 1944) was a Scotland international rugby union player, who played at prop.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He played for Edinburgh Academicals RFC.
Provincial career
He was capped for Edinburgh District.
Death Gallie, a major in the British Army, was killed in the Second World War at Minturno, Italy, during the First Battle of Monte Cassino in January 1944. He was serving with the 78th (Lowland) Field Regiment of the Royal Artillery at the time of his death.
Family
He was the son of Capt Robert Arthur Gallie, MC, (1893-1948), who represented Scotland at hooker in 1920 and 1921.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Gallie?
Scottish rugby union player
When was George Gallie born?
George Gallie was born on 17 September 1917 in Edinburgh.
When did George Gallie die?
George Gallie died on 16 January 1944 in Minturno.
What was George Gallie's occupation?
George Gallie was a rugby union player.
What nationality was George Gallie?
George Gallie was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Gallie. https://biography.guide/george-gallie/
MLA: "George Gallie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-gallie/.
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