William Duffus Hamilton MILNE

Regimental number19022
OccupationFarm labourer
Next of kinFather, P V Milne, Woodlands, Southland
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 6th Reinforcements to 4th Battalion, H Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 29 July 1916
Final rankRifleman
Final unit3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


'For conspicuous bravery and self sacrifice. In the Boutillerie Sector on the night of 22nd/23rd December 1916, after our raiding party had returned to our trenches, Rifleman Milne volunteered to return to the enemy's parapet to rescue a wounded man who was in danger of being taken prisoner. This he did and was mortally wounded while bringing his wounded comrade through the enemy's wire.'
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' i June 1917.

FateDied of wounds 28 December 1916
Age at death from cemetery records21
Place of burialEstaires Communal Cemetery and Extension (Plot III, Row L, Grave No 1), France
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Peter Yule Milne and Eliza Milne, Woodlands
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 37, p. 35

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