Date of birth:

September 27th, 1912 (Mullingar/Westmeath, Ireland)

Date of death:

April 26th, 1994 (Southmead Hospital Bristol, Great Britain)

Service number:

3308515HLI

Nationality:

British

William Joseph McMillan was born on September 27th, 1912 as son of James McMillan.

Promotions:
17th August 1941: Lieutenant;
2nd May 1942: acting Captain.

Career:
26th June 1929: Highland Light Infantry;
17th August 1941: 2nd Battalion, Highland Light Infantry;
23rd December 1941: General HQ Middle East Force;

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Warrant Officer 2nd Class

Unit:

2nd Battalion The Highland Light Infantry, 10th Indian Infantry Brigade, 5th Indian Infantry Division, British Indian Army

Awarded on:

July 18th, 1941

Awarded in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East.:
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"During the attack on SANCHIL, on 17 March 1941 when the Company came under heavy fire, this WARRANT OFFICER was wounded and severely shaken by a shell which burst very close to him: nevertheless he remained at duty and gave the men a magnificent example of determination and indifference to danger.

During the attack on Rd Iway Bumps on the 25th March 1941, A/CSM. McMillan was again conspicuous. Finally in the seizing of PLATEAU during the BATTLE OF MASSAWA this W.O. was an inspiring example to al in his dash and determination so close with the enemy, when his company seized its objective capturing many prisoners and Machine Guns."

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• - Family records
  - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 15th July 1941, Issue 35221, dated 18th July 1941
  - Recommendation for Award for McMillan, William Joseph Rank: Acting Company... | The National Archives