The AIF Project

Unit: INF41
Promotion date: 6 January 1919

Unit: INF41
Promotion date: 6 April 1919

Recommendation date: 18 July 1917

'During the period from the 3rd to 10th July, 1917 inclusive, when his Battalion was in the trenches in the MESSINES Sector Sergeant GILMOUR displayed great courage and devotion to duty. On the night 4th/5th July, 1917, he was in charge of a party which established and consolidated a post in the vicinity of 2 enemy strong points. By his vigorous offensive action he caused these points to be evacuated, and on the night of 6th/7th July, 1917, he again led his Section forward and established another post within 50 yards of the enemy's line of consolidation. On the night of 8th/9th July, 1917, he successfully defended the post against a hostile minor enterprise. During the whole of this work he continually passed through heavy enemy machine gun fire while laying out tests and carrying forward rations pending the construction of communication trenches. This N.C.O.'s coolness and courage throughout inspired his men with the greatest confidence, and his fine example of devotion to duty was chiefly instrumental in gaining ground from the enemy, and establishing our line in a good tactical position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 9
Date: 24 January 1918