6445 PTE W. GENTILES R.INNIS.FUS. (name as impressed on 1914 Star)
William Gentles (correct surname spelling)
Born Falkirk, Sterling
To France 23/8/14 with 2nd Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers & qualified for the ‘Aug-Nov 1914’ Clasp
KIA F&F 7/11/14 during the First Battle of Ypres, in a determined but unsuccessful attempt to retake their trenches on the east side of Ploegsteert Wood
Commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial
With 2 copies of his Medal Index Card, plus SDGW & CWGC details
Condition: VF+
