About William John Gillespie
Lived 1897 – 1967 (aged 70). William John Gillespie was a Canadian flying ace.
Lieutenant William John Gillespie was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.
Gillespie was a student at Daysland, Alberta before joining the military. He was posted to 41 Squadron on 11 December 1917. He scored five victories between 25 March and 7 July 1918; all of them were of the "driven down out of control" type. On 18 August 1918, he was hospitalized with influenza and sat out the duration of the war. Gillespie returned to Canada and died in Edmonton in 1967.
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Who was William John Gillespie?
Canadian flying ace (1897–1967)
When was William John Gillespie born?
William John Gillespie was born on 20 March 1897 in Beaverton.
When did William John Gillespie die?
William John Gillespie died on 6 August 1967 in Edmonton.
What was William John Gillespie's occupation?
William John Gillespie was a flying ace.
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William John Gillespie was Canadian.
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