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Baby Face Nelson

AKA:
George Nelson
Birth Name:
Lester Joseph Gillis
Birth Date:
19081206
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois
Death Date:
19341127
Place of Death:
1627 Walnut Street, Niles Center, Illinois
Age:
25
Cause of Death:
Homicide - gunshot wounds
Cemetery Name:
St Joseph Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleums
Claim to Fame:
Crime and their Victims
Lester Gillis, aka George Nelson, aka Baby Face Nelson was a notorious gunman and bank robber who was responsible for killing more FBI agents than any other person. He was called Baby Face Neslon due to his small size and youthful appearance, but few dared stay that name to his face. He was directly connected to and worked with gangsters John Paul Chase, Homer Van Meter and the John Dillinger Gang.

Cemetery Information:

Final Resting Place:

St Joseph Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleums

3100 North Thatcher Avenue

River Grove, Illinois, 60171

USA

North America

Map:

Grave Location:

Section C, Block 8, Lot 18

Grave Location Description

The Gillis Family plots are located near the intersections of Sections B, C and CA about 30 feet from the “Section C” sign on the lawn. His wife Helen is buried to the left of Lester Gillis.

Grave Location GPS

41.936028, -87.842384

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FAQ's

Baby Face Nelson was born on 19081206.

Baby Face Nelson was born in Chicago, Illinois.

Baby Face Nelson died on 19341127.

Baby Face Nelson died in 1627 Walnut Street, Niles Center, Illinois.

Baby Face Nelson was 25.

The cause of death was Homicide - gunshot wounds.

Baby Face Nelson's grave is in St Joseph Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleums

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