Born in Harbka, Prussia, August 29, 1839. Came to this country in 1857, landed at Baltimore, came to Wheeling and then to Steubenville, moving with his father to near Richmond. In 1859 began to learn the shoemaker's trade with Augustus Floto, of Steubenville.

Comrade Gille enlisted in Company F, 84th Reg.'t, O. V. I. in June 1862, and was discharged September 20, 1862. This Regiment was organized at Camp Chase, Ohio, and William Lawrence was made its Colonel. On the 11th of June 1862, the Regiment was ordered to Cumberland, Maryland. From this point detachments of the regiment moved on several expeditions to intercept and cut off all transportation of armies and supplies from and into the rebel lines to capture the rebel mail and its carriers, and to break up the guerrilla warefare and all bands operating agains the United States. This dangerous and laborious duty was kept up with great vigor and much good accomplished for the Union. On the 13th day of September 1862, the regiment was ordered to New Creek, to be ready for the reception of the Rebel Generals Jackson and Imboden, who threatened to annihilate the Yankee troops. The rebel forces wisely concluded to retire and leave the yanks to enjoy the situation. In a day or two the regiment was ordered to Camp Chase to be mustered out, having served nearly a month longer than they enlisted for. The regiment was reviewed by Gov. Tod, and in his address to them he complimented the officers and men very highly for the valuable service they had rendered, and upon their efficiency he paid rich compliments, which spoke well for the officers in command of the regiment. Comrade Gille came here, finished his trade, and located in Richmond, and still continues his residence in the village and is now Senior Vice Commander of Harry Hale Post, No. 427, G. A. R.