Regimental number | 6 |
Place of birth | Glasgow Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Hardwareman |
Address | c/o Mrs Greenwood, 40 Power Street, North Williamstown, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mills, 401 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 2nd Field Ambulance |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/45/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class I) |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Ambulance |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Between CHALK PIT and POZIERES, from 16th. to 22nd. August 1916, Sergeant MILLS organised the stretcher bearers of 2nd Australian Field Ambulance. He repeatedly, under heavy fire and over difficult ground assisted in carrying wounded from Regimental Aid Posts in POZIERES to the Dressing Station at CHALK PIT. He also organised the expeditious evacuation of patients from CHALK PIT to Main Dressing Station under fire. All the time he was practically without rest and constantly under fire. By his splendid and conspicuous devotion to duty he inspired the other bearers in their difficult and dangerous work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |