Gillis, Edward, 1920-1999

Dates:
Birth 1920
Death 1999

Biographical notes:

Born in Leominster, Mass., later moving to Portland, Me.; veteran of World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Infantry Badge. He was a sergeant with the "Heavy Motor Division", 119th Infantry Regiment, and was injured in the south of France in 1944, becoming a paraplegic.

From the description of Edward Gillis collection, 1939-1952. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 426488182

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Subjects:

  • World War, 1939-1945
  • World War, 1939-1945
  • World War, 1939-1945

Occupations:

  • Soldiers

Places:

  • Portland (Me.) (as recorded)
  • Maine--Portland (as recorded)