Commemorated: | |||
| 1. Memorial: | Mesnil Communal Cemetery Extension | I. A. 7. | |
| 2. Book: | The (1921) Masonic Roll of Honour 1914-1918 | Pg.130 | |
| 3. Memorial: | The (1940) Scroll - WW1 Roll of Honour | 59A GQS | |
Awards & Titles: | |||
Family :
Son of Alexander and Emily Milligan, of 30, Landrock Rd., Liscard, Wallesey.Service Life:
Campaigns:
- The First World War 1914-1918, World-wide.
| Unit / Ship / Est.: Anson Bn. R.N. Div. |
| Action : The First Battles of the Somme 1918 and associated actions |
21 March - 4 July 1918. The Battles of the Somme in 1918 were mostly concerned with stemming the German advance which started in March 1918 and which made considerable gains in the Somme/Arras sector. Utilising surplus troops which had become available following the surrender of Russia after the October Revolution, the Germans gambled on a massive campaign that could win the war in the west before the USA could bring its resources to bear. Initial gains were in places spectacular but eventually dogged resistance coupled with supply problems and sheer exhaustion closed down the battle. Other attacks were launched along the front to probe the Allied defences but the same pattern of initial gains followed by stalemate prevailed. British casualties were almost 345,000.
Detail :
S4/092912 Lance Corporal Harold Ernest Milligan, Army Service Corps. Enlisted Sevenoaks. Formerly 689, West Lancs B.S.C.
His death is mentioned in the Liverpool Daily Post 27th April, 1918:- "PRESBYTERIAN. An organ which has been installed in Seacombe Church was opened at a dedication service of Wednesday, April 17th, presided over by the Rev. C.C. Lundie, B.A. This was followed by a recital by Mr. William Lee. It is a pathetic circumstance that the day before the dedication of the new instrument news was received that the organist of the church (Private Percy F. Smith) had been killed in action. Within the last fortnight this congregation lost three others of its young men-Corporal H.E. Milligan, Private George Roberts, and Lance-Corporal Robert Mackie."
Probate MILLIGAN Harold Ernest of 30 Sandrock-road Liscard Cheshire lance-corporal Army Service Corps died 28 March 1918 in France Administration Chester 31 July to Emily Milligan (wife of Alexander Milligan). Effects £259 6s. 10d.
Masonic :
| Type | Lodge Name and No. | Province/District : |
|---|---|---|
| Mother : | Broadsmith No. 3593 E.C. | Cheshire |
Initiated | Passed | Raised |
26th February 1914 | 26th March 1914 | 23rd April 1914 |
Source :
The project globally acknowledges the following as sources of information for research across the whole database:
- The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
- The (UK) National Archives
- Ancestry.co.uk - Genealogy, Family Trees & Family History online
- ugle.org.uk - The records of the United Grand Lodge of England including the Library and Museum of Freemasonry
Additional Source:
- Founder Researchers : Paul Masters & Mike McCarthy
- Researcher : Bruce Littley