| Regimental number | 2358 |
| Place of birth | Muswellbrook New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | Blandford, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Mills, Muswellbrook, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Hamel on 8 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations against enemy positions south of the SOMME, east of HAMMEL, on 8th August, 1918. Lance Corporal MILLS was in charge of a Lewis gun section. During the advance when his platoon was being held up by machine gun fire he attacked a covering party to a machine gun and firing from the hip killed two of the enemy and captured four others. He then rushed the machine gun position, capturing four more prisoners and a heavy machine gun. He greatly inspired his comrades by his conspicuous bravery. The platoon was then enabled to advance without further casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
