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William Miller

In memory of:

Private William Miller

April 17, 1917

Military Service

Service Number:

622891

Age:

26

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)

Division:

27th Bn.

Honours and Awards:

Military Medal

Additional Information

Son of John and Jane Miller, of Roadside, Thrumster, Wick.

Commemorated on Page 294 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

THRUMSTER BURIAL GROUND
Caithnesshire, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

565.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Memorabilia– The Military Medal for Bravery, service medals with Memorial Cross and Plaque awarded to Pte. William Miller. ‘Billie’ Millar was awarded the MM for gallantry at Vimy Ridge on April 9th and 10th while acting as a battalion runner. He was mortally wounded on the 10th, and died seven days later. (Donors collection)

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    Memorabilia
    Memorabilia – The Military Medal for Bravery, service medals with Memorial Cross and Plaque awarded to Pte. William Miller. ‘Billie’ Millar was awarded the MM for gallantry at Vimy Ridge on April 9th and 10th while acting as a battalion runner. He was mortally wounded on the 10th, and died seven days later. (Donors collection)
  • Photo of William Miller– 622891 Pte William Miller MM 44th Bn CEF DoW 17 April 1917.

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    Photo of William Miller
    Photo of William Miller – 622891 Pte William Miller MM 44th Bn CEF DoW 17 April 1917.
  • Postcard– Reverse view of postcard photo of Pte. William Miller MM. interestingly it reveals he was referred to as ‘Billy’.

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    Postcard
    Postcard – Reverse view of postcard photo of Pte. William Miller MM. interestingly it reveals he was referred to as ‘Billy’.
  • Grave Marker

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker

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