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Alfred Clarence MILLER

Regimental number2962
Place of birthNymagee New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressMain Street, West Wyalong, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, A A Miller, Yalgogrin Road, West Wyalong, New South Wales
Enlistment date30 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/21/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 30 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll56th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 20 June 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Under heavy fire he reconnoitred the ground forward of the front line, and, with a wiring party 60 strong, completed the wire entanglement of a position which had only been occupied during that evening. The work was accomplished under heavy fire, and the party sustained severe casualties, and it was largely due to Sergeant Murphy's coolness and the fine example he set the men that it was possible to complete the work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 4 March 1919

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