The death of Dave Gillespie
THE LATE DAVE GILLESPIE
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Another old footballer who has sacrificed his life for his country is Dave Gillespie, the ex-Brunswick and Carlton player. Enlisting early he fought at Gallipoli and France, but unfortunately received a shrapnel wound in the spine about nine months ago, from which he never recovered. He was invalided home; but for six months he lay on his back unable to move; and the end came a short while ago.
His four brothers, all of whom played with the Carlton F.C. or the Carlton juniors, are at the front doing their 'bit,' so it will be readily conceded that the Gillespie family is doing its share towards winning the war.
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Title: The Late Dave Gillespie
Author: Staff Writer
Publisher: Winner (Melbourne, Vic. : 1914 - 1917)
Date: Wednesday 25 April 1917, page 8Link: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/154544921
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