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We remember Ernest Goodliffe Miller
We remember Ernest Goodliffe Miller
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Alice Maud
Source:9417393
1888
1889
sibling
William Miller
Source:9417393
1889
1892
1901
location
109, Newmarket, Louth, Lincs.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9417393
April 1901
1905
sibling
Kathleen
Source:9417393
1905
1911
employment
Carpenter
Source:9417412
April 1911
1915
enlistment
Windsor, Ontario
Canada
Source:9416256
11th January 1915
1915
employment
Carpenter
Source:5712320
January 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
54359
33rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:9416256
January 1915 - 14th April 1915
1915
location
Redford, Wayne County, Michigan
United States
their own address
Source:9418847
13th February 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
54359
18th (Western Ontario) Battalion
Source:9416256
14th April 1915 - August 1915
1915
events
Embarkation
Transport to England
Halifax
Canada
SS Grampian
Source:9416256
18th April 1915 - 28th April 1915
1915
marriage
Elizabeth Mary Lane
Source:9417374
3rd June 1915 - 31st January 1976
1915
location
West Sandling Camp, Saltwood, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9420515
3rd June 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Corporal
54359
18th Battalion
Source:9416256
31st August 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9416256
15th September 1915 - 22nd April 1916
1916
hospitalisation
GSW left thigh
Hospital/Institution
Source:9429633
11th April 1916
1916
children
John Ernest Miller
Source:9413940
1916
1916
events
Fit for duty
Medical discharge
Woodcote Park, Epsom
United Kingdom
Fit for duty
Source:9416256
November 1916
1917
children
Mary Venetia
Source:9413940
1917
1917
events
Treatment of wounds
Hopitalisation
Hastings
United Kingdom
Discharged to duty, 16 July.
Source:9416256
April 1917 - 16th July 1917
1917
events
Promotion
Promotion
United Kingdom
W. Ontario Regiment
Source:9416256
9th August 1917
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
A/Sergeant
54329
Source:9416256
9th August 1917
1917
events
Embarkation
Travel
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:9416256
2nd October 1917
1917
events
Unit transfer
Transfer
Canada
Source:9416256
20th October 1917
1917
discharge
Source:9416256
31st December 1917
1920
employment
General foreman (woodwork)
Michigan
United States
Source:9418847
13th February 1920
1924
employment
Contractor
Michigan
United States
Source:9418950
24th July 1924
1924
location
5159 Maple Drive, Springwells, Michigan
United States
their own address
Source:9418950
24th July 1924
1940
employment
Councilman
Municipality
Michigan
United States
Source:9418847
April 1940
1940
location
5159 Maple Drive, Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan
United States
their own address
Source:9418847
April 1940
location
Louth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9416256
1976
death
Not War Related
Wayne County, Michigan
United States
Source:9417374
31st January 1976
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Goodliffe |
| Initials | EG |
| Last Name | Miller |
| Source | 9417412 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109, Newmarket, Louth, Lincs. | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1901 | |
| 5159 Maple Drive, Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan | United States | their own address | known April 1940 | |
| 5159 Maple Drive, Springwells, Michigan | United States | their own address | known 24th July 1924 | |
| Louth | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Redford, Wayne County, Michigan | United States | their own address | known 13th February 1915 | |
| West Sandling Camp, Saltwood, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 3rd June 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 54359 | 33rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 54359 | 18th Battalion | Corporal | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 54359 | 18th (Western Ontario) Battalion | Private | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 54329 | A/Sergeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Ernest Miller | son | 1916 | |
| Mary Venetia | daughter | 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Miller | father | ||
| Fanny Miller, nee Millhouse | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Maud | sister | 1888 | |
| William Miller | brother | 1889 | |
| Kathleen | sister | 1905 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Mary Lane | wife | 3rd June 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-11 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Ernest G Miller and childrenErnest with his children Mary 6 and John 8, July 1924
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Ernest & Elizabeth ('Lily') Miller, July 1915Postcard of Mr & Mrs MillerContributed by:
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Lily & Ernest Miller, Christmas 1973My mother's oldest sister and her husband.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriages | Martin8395 | |
| General Register Office Online Index | Martin8395 | |
| CEF Personnel Records of the First World War | Martin8395 | |
| Michigan Death Index | Martin8395 | |
| 1901 & 1911 UK Census Collections | Martin8395 | |
| United States Border Crossings from Canada to United States | Martin8395 | |
| United States Federal Census 1920, 1940 | Martin8395 | |
| United States Passport Application | Martin8395 | |
| Births and marriages | Martin8395 | |
| Report of Operations - Night of 9/10 April 1916 under 4th Bde Orders | Martin8395 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ernest G Miller and children | Martin8395 | |
| Ernest & Elizabeth ('Lily') Miller, July 1915 | Martin8395 | |
| Ernest Miller, CEF | Martin8395 | |
| Mr & Mrs Miller and their two children, June 1929 | Martin8395 | |
| Ernest Miller | Martin8395 | |
| Lily & Ernest Miller, Christmas 1973 | Martin8395 | |
| Lily & Ernest Miller, Golden Wedding, 3 June 1965 | Martin8395 |
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