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Charles Henry MILLER

Regimental number671
Place of birthWindsor Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSalesman
Address99 High Street, Northcote, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMrs Louisa Miller, 99 High Street, Northcote, Victoria
Enlistment date3 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name21st Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll24th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


'For conspicuous good work and gallantry in command of a Platoon in action.' (Pozieres).
Recommendation date: 16 August 1916

FateReturned to Australia 30 April 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry when commanding a platoon in action. When several of his men were wounded, he ran along the parapets to get stretchers, and assist in getting the wounded away. He has always shown coolness under fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103
Date: 29 June 1917

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