Other Information:Miles arrived in France on 21st August 1914 with No 9 General Hospital. He had transferred to serve with the 55th Field Ambulance at the time he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. The citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. With another private, he rescued two wounded men under very heavy fire, carrying on of them 150 yards across the open. Later, he worked for nine days with great courage and determination."
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