Regimental number | 2778 |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Seaman |
Address | 7 Day Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, N McMillan, Isle of Skye, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 19th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal .'By courage and ceaseless devotion to duty, made determined stand which inflicted heavy casualties on enemy.' (Demicourt 15 April 1917.) Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He maintained his post for thirty six hours against repeated enemy attacks. He set a splendid example of courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Woronora Crematorium |