Lot 2302

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Group of Five: Distinguished Conduct Medal (GVR); Military Medal (GVR); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal. 316 Cpl G.F.Miller M.M. 1/DS Coy Aust.E. on first medal, 316 A.Cpl G.F.Miller D.S.Coy Aust.E. on second medal, 316 Pte G.F.Miller 2 Bn.A.I.F. on third medal, Lieut G.F.Miller A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Very fine.

D.C.M.: C.G.: No.110 25Jul1918. 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in re-establishing communication by telephone during a heavy enemy barrage when it had been temporarily disorganised by shell fire. After this line had been laid he organised his linesmen as stretcher bearers, and brought in five badly wounded men. Throughout the operations he succeeded in maintaining telephonic communication.' With some research.