| Regimental number | 258 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Address | Ringwood, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward T Miles, Ringwood, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross (awarded) 'Consistent untiring energy and skill and splendid example of courage and devotion to duty to all ranks.' (East of Ypres 30 September -9 October 1917) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of three trench mortars during three days' operations. When one gun was put completely out of action and another buried by a heavy bombardment he re-organized his crew and had the gun dug out and got into action again. Later, with his two guns, he greatly assisted in the success of a raid.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
