Regimental number | 46 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | 185 Riversdale Road, Auburn, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, David A Milne, 185 Riversdale Road, Auburn, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work on 7-8 November 1917 at Broodseinde.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during recent operations near BROODSEINDE, east of YPRES. This N.C.O. did valuable and courageous work whilst in charge of Limber Transport during the Battalion's tour of duty in Front Line. On the night 7th/8th November, 1917, his transport came under heavy enemy shell fire, which destroyed the road. He immediately reconnoitred a track forward, and whilst doing so his horse was killed under him. He however, safely led his transport on and delivered Stores to Battalion Dump. His coolness and splendid example to the men under him was most marked, and he showed an utter disregard of personal danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Miltary Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |