Regimental number | 2097 |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Lineman |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 33 |
Next of kin | Brother, John McMillan, 20 Maxwell Road, Glasgow, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Work near Hargicourt on 18 September 1918.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Hargicourt, on 18 September, 1918. During the advance, he located an enemy machine gun nest, and, taking two of his platoon, rushed the post, killing a number of the crew and capturing four machine guns and 45 prisoners, aiding considerably the speedy capture of the objective with a minimum of losses. He did splendid work, and showed a fine example of courage and leadership.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: |