Gilbert Nangle was the son of retired Colonel Kenlis E. and Sybil B. Nangle. They lived at Ballyeglish Rectory, Moneymore, Gilbert Nangle enlisted in the Indian Army at the outbreak of World War 2. He was Mentioned in Dispatches. He died on March 2nd 1944, during the Battle for Monte Cassino, Italy.
Cassino War Cemetery lies in the Commune of Cassino, Province of Frosinone, 139 kilometres south-east of Rome. Take the autostrada A1 from Rome to Naples and leave it at the Cassino exit. At the junction of this exit and the road into Cassino, is the first of 6 clearly visible signposts to the cemetery and memorial. The cemetery is located approximately 1 kilometre from the railway station in Via Sant Angelo and visitors arriving by train are advised to take a taxi from the station. Cemetery address: Via S. Angelo 03043 Cassino (FR) Lazio.