Regimental number | 354 |
Place of birth | Awahuri, New Zealand |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Machinist |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, William MacMillan, 15 Albert Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Machine Gun Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For his excellent work on the morning of 4th October, 1917, in operation against enemy positions East of YPRES when acting as a gun commander in the attack. His section Commander having been wounded and his sub-section Sergeant killed early in the attack, he at once took charge of the Sub-section and reported to Sgt. SAY what had happened, thus allowing him to take charge of the Section without delay. This N.C.O. remained in charge of the Sub-section till relieved on the night of 5th October. By his fine example and leadership he obtained the confidence of his men and his Sub-section had few casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |