James MILLER

Regimental number11/1345
Addressc/o R A S Brown, Hawera
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Samuel Miller, Portobello, Dunedin
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Wellington Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 28 Tofua on 14 August 1915
Final rankCorporal
Final unit2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Prior to the attack on the German positions east of Rossignol Wood on the 24th July 1918, Corporal Miller by day and night patrols, helped to locate enemy posts and details of wire with absolute accuracy. Prior to the attack, he was in command of the snipers, and by his own keenness in sniping set such a splendid example to his men that the enemy was unable to get any observation from his front line. During the attack he, and two companions, rushed and captured a post of six of the enemy, who were killed.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 November 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Mounted Rifles/Sixth