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Citation(s);
Military service
Service number:
622891
Age:
26
Rank:
Private
Force:
Army
Unit/Regiment:
Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Division:
27th Bn.
Death:
April 17, 1917
Burial/memorial information
Grave reference:
565.
Additional information
Son of John and Jane Miller, of Roadside, Thrumster, Wick.
Digital gallery of Private William Miller
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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) -
Grave Marker
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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’.
Digital gallery of
Private William Miller
Digital gallery of
Private William Miller
Digital gallery of
Private William Miller
Digital gallery of
Private William Miller
THRUMSTER BURIAL GROUND Caithnesshire, United Kingdom
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