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George James MILNE

Regimental number2899
Place of birthCanterbury Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationDraper
AddressCanterbury, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, Milne, Hazeldean, Margarrt Street, Canterbury, Victoria
Enlistment date5 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on 15 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll60th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'During operations near Bellicourt, on 29 September, 1918, he displayed great gallantry and devotion to duty. The non-commissioned officer in charge of a neighbouring gun team bec ame a casualty, and he took command of the whole group of guns. Throughout the whole shoot, despite heavy enemy artillery fire, he supervised and controlled the work of these guns.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42
Date: 20 May 1920

Date of death31 December 1949

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