Ernest Andrew MILLIS

Regimental number9/1207
Address270 Main Road, North East Valley, Dunedin
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, R Millis, 270 Main Road, North East Valley, Dunedin
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment, 6th Reinforcement
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 28 Tofua on 14 August 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 12th October 1917 during the attack on Belle Vue Spur this Lewis gunner did exceptionally good work in command of a section which he took over when the NCO became a casualty. He kept his gun working continually, was always cool, and had a thorough grasp of the position. His courage was a great incentive to all ranks. He kept his gun clean, and brought it the whole way out with the spare parts.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 January 1918

Family/military connectionsBrother: 23/521 Rifleman Albert John MILLIS, 1st Bn, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, died of wounds, 2 October 1916.
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Mounted Rifles/Sixth

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