| Surname: | Milburn |
| Initials: | C |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | 316527 |
| Notes: | CMP. Formerly Cavalry of the Line Lancers, 3/10/39 transferred to CMP. 12/1/46 discharged. Extracts from Army Record:- He was born 8/5/10 at Sunderland, Co. Durham, He enlisted 3/4/29, He resided at 34 Rothsay Street, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, Co. Durham, He married 30/10/.37 at Sunderland, Co. Durham, Occupation apprentice plater. Served in CMP Eastern Command 16/2/42, 10 Armd Div Pro Coy, 5/12/43, T Pro Coy 1/7/44, 279 Pro Coy 24/2/45, 150 HQ Pro Coy 26/5/45, 2/1/46 to class Z (T) reserve. He served Home 3/4/29 to 22/9/30, Egypt 23/9/30 to 13/10/32, India 14/10/432 to 2/12/35, Home 3/12/35 to 16/12/35, Army Reserve 17/12/35 to 31/8/39, Home 1/9/39 to 25/7/42, Middle East 26/7/42 Discharge Certificate:- trade on enlistment apprentice plater, service trade military policeman, military conduct exemplary, testimonial:- An Excellent NCO. Has given good service throughout his period in the army, honest, sober and hardworking. Well Mannered, smart appearance and a keen disciplinarian. Catterick Camp. 5 Oct 45. Signed Maj. APM 150 HQ Pro Coy. Address:- 1 Belgrave House, Esh Village, Co. Durham. He was awarded the Africa Star with 8 army clasp (4/44 CMP. MEF) returned 23/11/49 (from army record not complete Medal Card not found. Charles Milburn. |