John Andrew McMILLAN

Regimental number645
Place of birthBoggabilla New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationSelector
AddressSylvan Plains, Boggavilla, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinMother, Mrs Winnie McMillan, Sylvan Plains, Boggavilla, New South Wales
Enlistment date15 November 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameMachine Gun Company 7, Reinforcement 11
AWM Embarkation Roll number24/12/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on 10 May 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 27 May 1919
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Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Military Medal

'On 3rd September 1918 at PERONNE, although almost exhausted by fatigue of the previous three days operations, and suffering from the effects of gas, he declined to be evacuated and asked to be allowed to remain with his gun team, and his wonderful devotion to duty in trying by extra work to make up for casualties which his Section had suffered was an inspiring example to his comrades. His bravery, coolness and cheerfulness deserve special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death31 October 1976