Lieutenant William Alfred Millen
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Millen,
William Alfred
Date of birth: 1881-09-07
Place of birth: London
Next of kin: Mildred Millen (wife), Haileybury, Ontario
Marital status: married
Occupation (attested): Bookkeeper
Occupation (normalized): Bookkeeper, General
Address:
Haileybury, Ontario
Religion: Church of England
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 648006
Highest Rank:
Lieutenant
Rank detail
- Sergeant-Major (Army). 1916-01-25 ?
- Lieutenant (Army). 1918-11-23 ?
- Lieutenant (Army).
- Sergeant-Major, 38th Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1917-06-27 to 1918-05-10
Survived war: yes
Awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Description: official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a hostile shelling, when, by his courage and great presence of mind, he undoubtedly prevented a panic and aided in steadying the men at a critical moment." - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1918: "For gallantry and devotion in the Field."
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
192143
Service file: B6170-S041
Uploader's Research notes: [Company Sergeant Major Army Canadian Infantry 38th Battalion Lieutenant Army Canadian Infantry Company Sergeant Major Army Canadian Infantry 159th Battalion Lieutenant Army Canadian Infantry 6th Reserve Battalion Distinguished Conduct Medal official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a hostile shelling, when, by his courage and great presence of mind, he undoubtedly prevented a panic and aided in steadying the men at a critical moment." - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1918: "For gallantry and devotion in the Field."
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ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2009-01-02
Last modified: 2009-01-02