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We remember James Mills
We remember James Mills
Timeline
Timeline
1906
enlistment
Source:9468802
5th July 1906
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3052074
7th October 1914
1915
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9468803
16th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
6548
Scots Guards
2nd Battalion
Source:9468803
13th August 1915
1917
discharge
Source:9468802
2nd July 1917
awards
Cross of St George - Russia
Other War Service Award
Source:9468808
service
British Army
Sergeant
Scots Guards
2nd Battalion
Source:9468802
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Mills |
| Source | 3052074 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6548 | Scots Guards | 2nd Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | Scots Guards | 2nd Battalion | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Cross of St George - Russia | Other War Service Award | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | M2740 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | M2740 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | M2740 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sergeant J Mills DCM | M2740 |
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