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Miller, Andrew Wyllie Russell

Date of birth:
December 12th, 1893 (Riccarton, Scotland)
Date of death:
September 23rd, 1945
Buried on:
Brookwood Military Cemetery
Plot: 5. Row: D. Grave: 17.
Service number:
161724
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

He was born to John and Elizabeth Miller. His father was a coal miner.

His son Dennis moved to Canada in the 60s and became a Director of Photography in film and television and made many of his own films for the NFB.

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Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Temporary Second-Lieutenant
Unit:
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Awarded on:
July 26th, 1918
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as signalling officer and the successful manner in which he maintained telephone communication with the front line companies during the enemy bombardment. He displayed great resource, and was out for several hours during the bombardment, laying and repairing lines at great personal risk."
Military Cross (MC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
Pioneer Corps
War Medal 1939-1945

Sources

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