| Regimental number | 2072 |
| Place of birth | Kempsey, Macleay River, New South Wales |
| School | Kempsey High School, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Bulgong via Wingham, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Gilfillan, Kempsey, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Ploegsteert, Belgium |
| Age at death | 22 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
| Place of burial | Tancrez Farm Cemetery (Plot II, Row G, Grave No. 10), Ploegsteert, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 123 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Laura GILFILLAN, Bulga, Wingham, New South Wales. Native of Kempsey, New South Wales |
| Family/military connections | Nil |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
