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Angus McMILLAN

Regimental number2778
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationSeaman
Address7 Day Street, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, N McMillan, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Enlistment date16 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name19th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/36/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 2 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll4th 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: 19 April 1917

FateReturned to Australia 20 December 1917
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: 4 October 1917

Date of death14 August 1979
Place of burialWoronora Crematorium

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