Lieutenant David Milne
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth: 1888-04-25
Place of birth: Berrie Kincadinshire Scotland
Next of kin: Mrs. David Milne, wife, of 3622 1st Street SW, Calgary, Alberta
Marital status: married
Occupation (attested): Police Detective
Occupation (normalized): Detective
Address:
3622 1st Street SW, Calgary, Alberta
Religion: Presbyterian
Date of death:
1918-09-02
Cause of death:
Died of wounds
Buried:
Upton Wood Cemetery, A. 29.
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 183021
Highest Rank:
Lieutenant
(10th Battalion)
Rank detail
- Lieutenant, 10th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Warrant Officer II (Army). 1915-11-03 ?
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: no
Battle wounded/killed: Villers-les-Cagnicourt
Awards
Military Cross (Villers-les Cagnicourt)
Description: For marked courage and devotion to duty in action at Villers-les-Cagnicourt,on September 2nd, 1918, he led his men with great skill. He made several daring reconnaissances under very heavy fire, as a result of which information of great value was obtained, and he was able to lead his men in a skilful and dashing manner, beating down all opposition. During the final assault on the sunken road to the east of Villers-les-Cagnicourt, which resulted in the capture of the stronghold, he received wounds from which he later died.
Date of award: 1919-02-15
Date of award: 1918-09-02
Source: London Gazette
RESEARCH INFORMATION
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CWGC ID: 316637
LAC ID:
184477
Service file: B6225-S034
Uploader's Notes: Husband of Nellie Paterson Milne, of Hillfoot, Oyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Prior military service with Aberdeenshire Royal Garrison Artillery; and, 103rd Regiment, Calgary Rifles.
A letter to his widow revealed that 'information has been received that during very heavy fighting in the town of Villers-les-Cagnicourt this Officer was hit by a bullet from an enemy rifle. He was immediately attended to, but it is regretted he died before it could be removed."
A letter to his widow revealed that 'information has been received that during very heavy fighting in the town of Villers-les-Cagnicourt this Officer was hit by a bullet from an enemy rifle. He was immediately attended to, but it is regretted he died before it could be removed."
Uploader's Research notes: [Company Quarter Master Sergeant Army Canadian Infantry 89th Battalion Lieutenant Army Canadian Infantry 10th Battalion Military Cross Villers-les Cagnicourt For marked courage and devotion to duty in action at Villers-les-Cagnicourt,on September 2nd, 1918, he led his men with great skill. He made several daring reconnaissances under very heavy fire, as a result of which information of great value was obtained, and he was able to lead his men in a skilful and dashing manner, beating down all opposition. During the final assault on the sunken road to the east of Villers-les-Cagnicourt, which resulted in the capture of the stronghold, he received wounds from which he later died. ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2004-09-04
Last modified: 2009-12-19