Orders, Decorations and Medals

A fine Abyssinian campaign D.C.M. group of five awarded to Warrant Officer W. J. McMillan, 2nd Battalion, Highland Light Infantry

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.VI.R. (3308815 A/W.O. Cl. II, H.L.I.); General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (3308815 W.O. Cl. 2, H.L.I.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; War Medal, contact marks, otherwise good very fine (5) £1400-1800

D.C.M. London Gazette 18 July 1941: ‘3308815 Platoon sergeant Major (Acting Company Sergeant Major) William Joseph McMillan, 2nd battalion, The Highland Light Infantry: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the attack on Sanchil, on 17 March 1941, when the Company came under heavy fire, this Warrant Officer was wounded and severely shaken by a shell which burst very close to him: nevertheless he remained at duty and gave the men a magnificent example of determination and indifference to danger.

During the attack on Railway Bumps on the 25th March 1941 A/CSM McMillan was again conspicuous. Finally, in the seizing of Plateau during the Battle of Massawa, this WO was an inspiring example to all in his dash and determination to close with the enemy, when his Company seized its objective capturing many prisoners and machine-guns.’