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We remember Leo Alphonso Milligan, M.s.m.
We remember Leo Alphonso Milligan, M.s.m.
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Michael John Milligan
Source:3045241
5th February 1879
1881
sibling
Kathleen Elizabeth Milligan
Source:3045241
16th February 1881
1882
sibling
William Bernard Milligan
Source:3045241
22nd September 1882
1886
sibling
William Patrick Milligan
Source:3045241
1886
1887
sibling
Joseph Bernard Milligan
Source:3045241
28th June 1887
1890
1890
location
Sligo
Ireland
parents address
Source:9216948
1890 - 1896
1894
sibling
Herbert Charles Milligan
Source:3045241
1894
1896
sibling
Kathleen M Milligan
Source:3045241
1896
1896
location
499 Grosvenor Buildings, Mainsty Street, Poplar, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:3045241
1896
1897
education
Woolmore Street School
Poplar, London
United Kingdom
Source:3045241
31st May 1897
1901
location
426 Grosvenor Buildings, Mainsty Street, Poplar, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:3045241
1901
1904
enlistment
Shrapnel Barracks, Woolwich
United Kingdom
Source:9216948
13th October 1904
1904
service
British Army
Boy Soldier
1036429
Royal Artillery
Source:9216948
13th October 1904 - 1906
1904
location
Woolwich
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9216948
1904 - 1911
1906
service
British Army
Trumpeter
1036429
Royal Artillery
Source:9216948
1906
1911
location
Kirkee
India
military residence address
Source:9216948
1911
1914
service
British Army
Bombardier
1036429
Royal Field Artillery
3 Field Brigade
Source:3045241
7th November 1914
1914
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9216948
7th November 1914 - 1915
1915
marriage
Florence Mary Winifred Kettleband
Source:9216948
19th August 1915
1915
location
Poona
India
military residence address
Source:9157230
19th August 1915
1917
location
Ahmednagar
India
military residence address
Source:9216948
1917 - 1924
1918
children
Terence Alan Spike Milligan
Source:9157230
16th April 1918
1918
service
British Army
Serjeant
34986
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3045241
1918
1924
location
Rangoon
Myanmar
military residence address
Source:9216948
1924
1925
children
Desmond Patrick Bryan Milligan
Source:9157230
3rd December 1925
1931
location
Union Jack Club, Sandell Street, Waterloo, London
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:3045241
28th March 1931
1933
discharge
Source:9157230
26th May 1933
1936
location
50 Parbury Road, Lewisham, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:3045241
1936
1937
location
60 Risedale Road, Lewisham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:3045241
1937
1939
location
60 William Street, Lewisham, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:3045241
1939
1940
commission
Temporary
Source:9217027
9th December 1940
1940
service
British Army
Lieutenant
159576
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Source:9217027
9th December 1940 - 1945
1945
location
40 Meadow Way. Reigate, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:3045241
1945
1946
location
3 Leathwell Road, Lewisham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:3045241
1946
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9157231
education
Enrolled by his father and encouraged to play the trumpet
Steadman School of Dancing
London
United Kingdom
Source:9216948
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Artillery
Source:3045241
location
20 Connaught Road, Sittingbourne, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9157230
location
Pont Clare, Gosford, New South Wales
Australia
their own address
Source:3045241
1969
death
Newcastle, New South Wales
Australia
Source:9157231
1st February 1969
burial
Point Clare, Gosford, New South Wales
Australia
Source:3045241
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leo Alphonso |
| Initials | LA |
| Last Name | Milligan, M.s.m. |
| Source | 9157231 |
| First Names | Leo Alphonsus |
| Initials | LA |
| Last Name | Milligan |
| Source | 9217027 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Connaught Road, Sittingbourne, Kent | United Kingdom | |||
| 3 Leathwell Road, Lewisham | United Kingdom | their own address | 1946 | |
| 40 Meadow Way. Reigate, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1945 | |
| 426 Grosvenor Buildings, Mainsty Street, Poplar, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 499 Grosvenor Buildings, Mainsty Street, Poplar, London | United Kingdom | parents address | 1896 | |
| 50 Parbury Road, Lewisham, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1936 | |
| 60 Risedale Road, Lewisham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1937 | |
| 60 William Street, Lewisham, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 | |
| Ahmednagar | India | military residence address | 1917 - 1924 | |
| Kirkee | India | military residence address | 1911 | |
| Pont Clare, Gosford, New South Wales | Australia | their own address | ||
| Poona | India | military residence address | known 19th August 1915 | |
| Rangoon | Myanmar | military residence address | 1924 | |
| Sligo | Ireland | parents address | 1890 - 1896 | |
| Union Jack Club, Sandell Street, Waterloo, London | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 28th March 1931 | |
| Woolwich | United Kingdom | military residence address | 1904 - 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1036429 | Royal Artillery | Trumpeter | ||
| British Army | 1036429 | Royal Artillery | Boy Soldier | ||
| British Army | 1036429 | Royal Field Artillery | 3 Field Brigade | Bombardier | |
| British Army | Royal Artillery | Captain | |||
| British Army | 159576 | Royal Army Ordnance Corps | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | 34986 | Royal Field Artillery | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Patrick Bryan Milligan | son | 3rd December 1925 | |
| Terence Alan Spike Milligan | son | 16th April 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Higgins | mother | ||
| William Patrick Marmaduke Milligan | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael John Milligan | brother | 5th February 1879 | |
| Kathleen Elizabeth Milligan | sister | 16th February 1881 | |
| William Bernard Milligan | brother | 22nd September 1882 | |
| William Patrick Milligan | brother | 1886 | |
| Joseph Bernard Milligan | brother | 28th June 1887 | |
| Herbert Charles Milligan | brother | 1894 | |
| Kathleen M Milligan | sister | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Mary Winifred Kettleband | wife | 19th August 1915 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1890 | Roman Catholic |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Royal Artillery attestations 1883-1942 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army, Royal Artillery officer deaths 1850-2011 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Milligan's Meaning of Life: An Autobiography of Sorts | M2740 | |
| British Army Lists | M2740 | |
| London Gazette | M2740 | |
| Obituary - Spike Milligan | M2740 |
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