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William John Gilbert (1892–1915)

William Gilbert, c.1914

William Gilbert, c.1914

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William Gilbert, c.1914

William Gilbert, c.1914

Life Summary [details]

Birth

1892
Footscray, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Death

6 August, 1915 (aged ~ 23)
Egypt

Cause of Death

typhoid fever

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

Occupation or Descriptor
Military Service