PRIVATE MILLAR.
Private Thomas Millar (reported as missing) is the youngest son of Mr Charles Millar, of Outram. He was born at Otokia on August 24, 1891. He was brought up at Outram and educated at the local school. He followed farming pursuits, and prior to the outbreak of war resided in Wellington with his brother. Being a Territorial in the 10th (Otago) Regiment, he came to Dunedin and enlisted. He left with the main force. He was a prominent member of the Outram Oddfellows' Lodge, and a good sport. He has one other brother at the front, and one in training at Trentham. -Otago Daily Times, 18/6/1915.
MILLAR. — On May 2, 1915, killed in action at the Dardanelles, Private Thomas Millar, dearly beloved youngest son of Margaret and Charles Millar, of Outram; in his 24th year.
He gave his life for his King and Country. -Otago Witness, 9/2/1916.
FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE
IN MEMORIAM
MILLAR. — In loving memory of Private Thomas Millar, killed in action at the Dardanelles, May 2. 1915, beloved youngest son of Charles and Margaret Millar, of Outram; aged 24 years.
For King and Country's sake. -Otago Witness, 17/2/1916.
Thomas Millar died during the first attempt of New Zealand forces to break out of their landing area on the Gallipoli Peninsula and make progress towards their ultimate goal - the heights overlooking the Straits and the defending Turkish forts which had repulsed the Royal and French Navies earlier. His death was the verdict of one of many Courts of Enquiry held after the eventual evacuation.
He has no known grave.
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