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Norman Gibson MILLS

Regimental number1812
Place of birthHeyfield Victoria
OccupationElectrical engineer
Address641 Victoria Road, Auburn, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinBrother, L. Mills, 64 Victoria Road, Auburn, Victoria
Enlistment date9 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameSignal Company Engineers Reinforcement 12
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/11/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Divisional Signal Company
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Recommendation date: "Unspecified

Meritorious Service Medal


Recommendation date: 16 April 1917

Meritorious Service Medal


Recommendation date: 20 September 1917

Mention in Despatches


Recommendation date: 22 September 1917

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 1 July 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For conspicuous good work and devotion to duty during period 26th February to 20th September, 1917. During this Division's tour of duty at BAPAUME Between 28th March and 14th April, 1917, when attacks on NOREUIL and BULLECOURT took place, the excellent and uninterrupted communications maintained throughout between Division and attacking Brigades were mainly due to Corporal MILLS unceasing and untiring energy in constantly testing and switching from bad to good circuits. From 6th to 14th June, 1917, during the attack on MESSINES, Corporal MILLS again worked day and night unceasingly, sparing himself so little that I was compelled to spell him at Rest Camp. Throughout, his work has been of the highest quality, his expert handling of lines and instruments, combined with his initiative, have largely assisted in maintaining splendid communications at all times.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57
Date: 18 April 1918

Other detailsMedals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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