| Surname: | Mileham |
| Initials: | D J |
| Rank: | Private |
| Army Number: | 1776128 |
| Notes: | CMP. 705 Company VP. Formerly Royal Artillery, Anti-Aircraft. 14/6/41 transferred to CMP, VP. 7/2/45 Died. He was born in London SW and resided in Surrey. Unit War Diary 705 HQ Pro Coy, WO 171/7854: 7/2/45 Ouisterham Detachment, 1776128 Pte. D J Mileham patrolling tripped on an iron hand-grip, wearing greatcoat etc and sten-gun slung across his back, he fell into a lock and was trapped in mud. Body finally retrieved 08.00 hrs. Non swimmer, no evidence of foul play. 8/2/45 Buried at La Deliverande Cemetery. 8/2/45 Capt Pittman president of court of inquiry into the death of Pte Mileham. Casualty List 1691/18, Western Europe, Died Result of Accident, 7/2/1945. 3/9/49 He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Address:- 3 Osney Walk, Carshalton, Surrey Inscription on gravestone: A voice we loved is stilled, a place is vacant in our home which never can be filled. David John Mileham. |
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| Date of Death: | Feb. 7, 1945 |
| Company: | 705 PRO COY |
| CWGC Link: | 2340034 |
| Cemetery: | LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, FRANCE 🇫🇷 |
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