The First World War
Officers of The Royal Canadian Regiment
Lieutenant John William Miller, M.C., M.M.
Soldiers of the First World War database entry - Lieut. J.W. Miller, M.C., M.M.
Lieutenant John William Miller, M.C., M.M. (1918)
Lieutenant John William Miller, M.C., M.M. (Nov 1918)
Service:
- Enlisted in the ranks with The RCR 18 Oct 1914, regimental number 477588
- Military Medal Gazetted; SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 23 AUGUST 1916.
- C.T.S. Course, Bexhill
- Gazetted, Lieut, 2 Sep 1917
- Taken on strength of The RCR as a reinfrcement 8 Nov 1917
- Joined The RCR in the field 21 Nov 1917
- 14 days leave to England, 6 Jul 1918
- SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 2 APRIL, 1919; Awarded the Military Cross - Lt. John William Miller, M.M., R. Can. R., Nova Scotia R.
M.C. Citation
SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 10 DECEMBER, 1919.
Lt. John William Miller, M.M., Royal Can. R., Nova Scotia R. - For conspicuous gallantry and skilful handling of his company during the operations at Mons, on 10th and Uth November, 1918. He conducted a rapid advance with a minimum of casualties, dealing with enemy machine guns, and securing the crossings of 47th Bn., Can. Infy., W. Out. E. the roads west of Mons.
Date of Birth - 20 May 1893
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