Sergeant Percy Welburn Milner
13 Oct 1898 - 11 Jul 1984
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Sergeant Percy Milner
Biography
In 1925 he married Doris Ann Aconley in York. They had a son, Derek. In 1934 they moved to Whin Hill Farm, from Luddith Farm, North Grimston.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavening Patrol | Patrol Leader | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
JCMB 81/1
Occupation
Farmer
Career
During the First World War he served in the 21st Battalion, The Manchester Regiment with number 58411. He was awarded the War Medal and Victory Medal. His medal ribbons can be seen on the wartime photo of the group.
Address
Whin Hill Farm, Leavening, Malton, East Riding, Yorkshire
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Sgt Percy Milner (seated) with some Aux re-enactors (from Ian Turton)
References
The National Archives in Kew ref WO199/3389
1939 Register
Hancock data held at B.R.A
Ian Turton
Hull & East Yorkshire Times 17 Feb 1934
WW1 Medal card/roll via Ancestry UK