| Surname: | Gillard |
| Initials: | W C |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | .536 |
| Notes: | MMP. 1/1/92 he enlisted in the Kings Royal Rifle Corps and then 14 Hussars,No. 3664. 28/10/03 transferred to the MMP. Born Taunton, Somerset, occupation Light Keeper. Served South Africa 2.5 years, Egypt 4.10 years. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. 14/12/10 discharged at Alexandria, Egypt time expired, age 36 years, served 18.11 years, conduct exemplary, address: C/O Port Lights Administration, Alexandria, Egypt. 1/1/1892 he enlisted in the Kings Royal Rifle Corps, No. 6954, age 18 years, occupation Groom, born Huish Champ Flower, Nr Taunton, 21/4/1872 transferred to 14 Hussars, No. 3664, 29/10/1903 transferred to MMP, 11/12/1910 to discharge time expired after 18 years, 348 days service, conduct exemplary. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Served Home 1/1/1892 to 13/12/1899, South Africa 14/12/1899 to 28/5/1900, Home 29/5/1900 to 22/8/1900, South Africa 23/8/1900 to 19/8/1902, Home 20/8/1902 to 9/2/1906, Egypt 10/2/1906 to 14/12/1910 to discharge time expired. 29/6/1943 he died at the Corn Exchange, Sudbury, age 68, pensioner and caretaker, cause of death strangulated by hanging, suicide. Charles William Gillard. He has the same No. as Cpl H Bean, MFP. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/177 Page: 284 Dec. 31, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Relief of Ladysmith. Awarded as Pte. C W Gillard, No. 3664, 14 Hussars. |
| Decoration: | King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/365 Page: 21 March 21, 1903) |
| Citation: | Clasps: South Africa 1901 & South Africa 1902. Awarded as Pte C Gillard, No. 3664, 14 Hussars. Remarks: to A Reserve. |