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John R Gillies 1907 - 1944

John R Gillies was born on June 11, 1907, and died at age 36 years old on January 11, 1944. John Gillies was buried at Woodlawn National Cemetery Section F Site 4271 1825 Davis Street, in Elmira, Ny. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John R Gillies.
John R Gillies
June 11, 1907
January 11, 1944
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  • 06/11
    1907

    Birthday

    June 11, 1907
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PFC Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 01/11
    1944

    Death

    January 11, 1944
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Woodlawn National Cemetery Section F Site 4271 1825 Davis Street, in Elmira, Ny 14901
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In 1907, in the year that John R Gillies was born, the Monongah coal mining disaster occurred on December 6th, happening at the Fairmont Coal Company’s No. 6 and No. 8 mines.. Over 361 miners were killed. Because there was no breathing apparatus at the time to help rescuers, recovery efforts were greatly hampered. It is considered the worst mining disaster in American history and led to government oversight in mining practices.
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In 1914, he was just 7 years old when in only his second big-screen appearance, Charlie Chaplin played the Little Tramp, his most famous character. The silent film was made in January and released the following year. Of the character, Chaplin said: "On the way to the wardrobe I thought I would dress in baggy pants, big shoes, a cane and a derby hat. I wanted everything a contradiction: the pants baggy, the coat tight, the hat small and the shoes large." The moustache was added to age his 24-year-old face without masking his expressions.
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