GILLAM, WILLIAM ALBERT, Captain, was
born 16 April 1870, eldest son of F A Gillam, of London. He served in the
South African War, 1900-2; was Commandant at Tulbagh; took part in operations
in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, in 1900. He was mentioned in
Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal
with clasp, the King's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of
the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "William
Albert Gillam, Captain, 6th Middlesex Regiment. In recognition of
services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented
by the King 29 October 1901. He joined the Royal Garrison Regiment as
Captain, from the Militia, 16 August 1902; became Captain, Manchester
Regiment, 26 August 1905; was Adjutant, Militia, 7 December 1906 to 6 December
1911, and became Captain, 2nd Battalion Border Regiment 18 May 1908. He
served in the European War from 1914; was promoted to Major 18 May 1915.
Major Gillam married, in 1917, Beatrice Christian, daughter of A E Pullar, of
Durn, Perth, and they had one daughter.
