Born in Merlin, Raleigh Twsp., Kent Co. 24/09/1925 and was educated at Port Alma Public School. Son of Joseph (3130209 1st WOR. WWI.) and Edith (nee Evans) Gillespie, brother of James E. A117288 and Joseph C. V19662, a sister Dorothy (Authier), Fern, Verna, Betty Lou, Vernon, Ken. Next of kin listed as Bob Gillespie.

Gordon enlisted in the RCNVR on 6/07/1942 at HMCS Hunter in Windsor, ON. He served sixteen months on HMCS Norsyd (K520) on convoy duty between Halifax, Boston and New York, the “Triangle Run”.  Gordon was discharged in 14 December 1945 at Windsor, ON.  Was not wounded.

Gordon passed away 13 July, 1974 at Blenheim, ON., buried in Blenheim, ON.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

PA/GWI, NB(N), MD-RH

---

Notice something wrong with this record? Or, do you have something to add? Report it using our online form.