Birth : 6 Jan 1895 Westfield, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Death : 6 Aug 1967 Pilot Mountain, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Burial : Somerford Cemetery, Summerford, Madison County, USA
Coordinate : 39.9453011, -83.5038986
Description : He served in the U.S. Army in Co. E, 118th Infantry during World War I.
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As reported by WXII News, January 18, 2019: "World War I veteran posthumously awarded Purple Heart in Mount Airy"

Military officials presented the family of Pvt. John William Gilley with the Purple Heart in Mount Airy on Friday.

Gilley was wounded during combat while serving in World War 1 in 1918. He was shot during a key battle in France.

The family of Pvt. Gilley also received the World War 1 Victory Medal and the North Carolina World War 1... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Pvt John William Gilley's memorial?

    Pvt John William Gilley's memorial is located at: Somerford Cemetery, Summerford, Madison County, USA.

  • When did Pvt John William Gilley death?

    Pvt John William Gilley death on 6 Aug 1967 in Pilot Mountain, Surry County, North Carolina, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Pvt John William Gilley's memorial?

    Latitude: 39.9453011
    Longitude: -83.5038986

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Siblings

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Caleb R Gilley

(1896 - 1896)

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Walter Erastus Gilley

(1897 - 1948)

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Samuel Alonzo Gilley

(1901 - 1969)

Children

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Earlie Gaston Gilley Sr.

(1922 - 2006)

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Melverine Gilley Cooke

(1926 - 2014)

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Oliver Ray Gilley Sr.

(1928 - 2002)

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Rex Lee Gilley

(1935 - 1976)

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Hazel M. Gilley

(1937 - 1938)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Somerford Cemetery
Summerford, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9453011, -83.5038986

2. Somerford Old Cemetery
Summerford, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9366989, -83.4942017

3. Statler Cemetery
Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9650002, -83.5124969

4. Arbuckle Cemetery
Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9583015, -83.4644012

5. Institution Cemetery
London, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8960991, -83.4891968

6. Brighton Cemetery
Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9342003, -83.5686035

7. First Presbyterian Church Columbarium
London, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9002180, -83.4521610

8. Wilson Chapel Cemetery
Plattsburg, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8981018, -83.5547028

9. Nation Chapel Cemetery
Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0038986, -83.5325012

10. Deer Creek Township Cemetery
Lafayette, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9369960, -83.4163250

11. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
South Vienna, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9441986, -83.5958023

12. Potter's Field
London, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9021470, -83.4302490

13. Oak Hill Cemetery
London, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8997002, -83.4321976

14. Kirkwood Cemetery
Union Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8741989, -83.4828033

15. Bodkin Cemetery
Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9707985, -83.5932999

16. Infirmary Cemetery
London, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8624992, -83.5121994

17. Ropp Cemetery
Catawba, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9759220, -83.6090250

18. McConkey Cemetery
Catawba, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9850006, -83.6042023

19. Old Davidson Burying Ground
London, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9157480, -83.3971650

20. Saint Patricks Cemetery
London, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8744011, -83.4289017

21. Plumwood Cemetery
Plumwood, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0083008, -83.4171982

22. Plattsburg Cemetery
Plattsburg, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8939476, -83.6038132

23. Bradley Cemetery
Plumwood, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9956017, -83.4002991

24. Garrett Cemetery
Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9030991, -83.3933029