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Abraham MILNER

Regimental number5407
Place of birthNeerim Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressNeerim East, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, A Milner, Ferndale Road, Glen Iris, Victoria
Enlistment date8 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on 3 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 29 September 1917

FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'During the recent operations near ZONNEBEKE on the 26th September, 1917, Private MILNER carried back wounded from the front line to the R.A.P. during the whole period of the operations, and displayed great courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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