| Regimental number | 32958 |
| Occupation | Picture framer |
| Next of kin | Father, Stephen Mills, Thompson Street, Greymouth |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 10th Reinforcements to 4th Battalion, H Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 68 Maunganui on |
| The Infantry component of the 19th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Maunganui' and 'Tahiti'. It is not possible from the Nominal Rolls to determine on which ship an individual embarked. Harbour records indicate that the actual date of sailing was 16 November 1916. | |
| Final rank | Lance Sergeant |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the advance near Le Quesnoy on the 24th October 1918, the advance was being held up by enemy
machine gun fire, when Lance Sergeant Mills, under deadly fire, rushed to a flank position, and was able to enfilade the enemy, and force them to fall back. His action undoubtedly saved many casualties and allowed the advance to continue.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 45, p. 33 |