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Henry Miller

Private

24th Battalion

Killed In Action (KIA) Killed In Action

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus procera
  • Planted By: Miss M. Morfew
  • Plaque: 3483

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Biography

Henry Blake Miller (SN 6838) was born in Kyneton and completed his education at Scotch College. He enlisted in Melbourne on April 19th 1917. He was 20 years old, single and a farmer. He embarked for service on board the Nester on November 21st 1917. He was allocated to the 24th Infantry Battalion. He was promoted Lance Corporal during his service but was killed in action at Montebrehain on October 5th 1918, in what was to be Australia’s last major action of the war. He is buried in the Bellicourt Military Cemetery, France.

Lucas’s Staffs Appreciation of Brave Men, the original Avenue register, records his name as H. Blake Miller.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour