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Donald Gillies 1892 - 1917

Donald Gillies was born in 1892 at Fladda, Isle of Raasay, Scotland, and died at age 24 years old on August 31, 1917. Donald Gillies was buried at Kantara War Memorial Cemetery E. 114. in UK. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Donald Gillies.
Donald Gillies
1892
Fladda, Isle of Raasay, Scotland
August 31, 1917
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Donald Gillies' History: circa 1892 - circa 1917

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  • 1892

    Birthday

    1892
    Birthdate
    Fladda, Isle of Raasay, Scotland
    Birthplace
  • Early Life & Education

    Torran School, Raasay
  • Military Service

    Service number: 69539 Rank: Saddler Regiment: Royal Garrison Artillery Unit/ship/squadron: 1st (hong Kong And Singapore) Mountain Bty.
  • Professional Career

    Shoemaker
  • 08/31
    1917

    Death

    August 31, 1917
    Death date
    Dysentry
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Kantara War Memorial Cemetery E. 114. in UK
    Burial location
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In 1892, in the year that Donald Gillies was born, on January 1st, Ellis Island opened to process immigrants. 700 passed through on the first day - in the first year, 450,000 were processed. The processing center was originally a 3 story wooden building - with outbuildings - that burned down a few years later.
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In 1900, Donald was merely 8 years old when when Floradora opened on Broadway. A huge success in London - opening in 1899 and running for 455 performances - the musical was even more successful in New York - running for 552 performances. The "Floradora girls" were the hit of the show - a "sextette of tall, gorgeous damsels, clad in pink walking costumes, black picture hats and carrying frilly parasols who swished onto the stage and captivated New York for no other reason than they were utterly stunning" ("tall and gorgeous" translated to 5'4"). A sensation, each Floradora girl was said to have married a millionaire.
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