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Bertie Carl Frederick MILLER

Regimental number1505
Place of birthWaterloo New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTelephonist
AddressRosebank, Blackheath Street, Leura, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, William Miller, Rosebank, Blackheath Street, Leura, New South Wales
Previous military service41st Infantry
Enlistment date29 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/12/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 2 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Divisional Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'In the WYTSCHAETE SECTOR (near MESSINES) during the evening of 11th August 1917, whilst the enemy was shelling 39th Battery position, a dump of ammunition consisting of some 500 rounds was hit and set on fire. Gunner MILLAR with three others, at great personal risk immediately proceeded to extinguish the fire with the loss of only 50 rounds of ammunition. His prompt action was the means of preventing the total loss of this ammunition, possible casualties to personnel, and material. The work of extinguishing the fire was carried out under heavy shell fire.'

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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