Enlisted in Brisbane 16/08/1940 age 21 years. His address on enlistment, The Rectory, Gayndah. His next of kin, Wife, Mrs Isabel Gillman, NSW. He stated his occupation as a Student. He was killed in an aircraft accident 8 miles S/E Coventry, UK.

He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for “Pilot Officer GILLMAN is an exceptionally able Captain of aircraft who has consistently completed successful sorties during his operational tour. On a recent raid on Hamburg he displayed outstanding determination to reach and bomb the target.”

“He was compelled to fly through very adverse weather on the outward journey and after reaching the objective he searched for twenty minutes before establishing the target and releasing his bombs. This Officer’s skilful handling of aircraft and splendid record of achievement have been an example to all in the squadron”.