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We remember William Colsey Millward
We remember William Colsey Millward
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Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Agnes E Millward
Source:7944962
1882
1885
sibling
Arthur S R Millward
Source:7944962
1885
1886
1891
location
8 Worcester Cross, Kidderminister
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9070292
5th April 1891
1895
sibling
Bella Edith Millward
Source:9439491
1895
1898
sibling
Wilhelmina Nellie Millward
Source:9439491
10th June 1898
1901
location
Cricket Field Lodge, Hornsey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9070309
31st March 1901
1914
service
British Army
Private
SD/213
Royal Sussex Regiment
11th (1st South Downs) Battalion
Source:9070391
September 1914
1917
appointments
CO 11th Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:7944963
1st March 1917 - 6th June 1917
1917
marriage
Gladys Irene Carey
Source:9070325
1917
1917
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7944956
30th October 1917
1919
discharge
Source:7944947
27th September 1919
1919
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Sussex Regiment
11th (1st South Downs) Battalion
Source:7944947
27th September 1919
1920
children
Daphne G M Millward
Source:9441684
1920
service
British Army
Major Acting Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:5391640
1956
death
Hailsham, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:7944960
1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Colsey |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Millward |
| Source | 7944956 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Worcester Cross, Kidderminister | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Cricket Field Lodge, Hornsey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Sussex Regiment | Major Acting Lieutenant Colonel | |||
| British Army | SD/213 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 11th (1st South Downs) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Royal Sussex Regiment | 11th (1st South Downs) Battalion | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne G M Millward | daughter | 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah D Millward | mother | ||
| Arthur Millward | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes E Millward | sister | 1882 | |
| Arthur S R Millward | brother | 1885 | |
| Bella Edith Millward | sister | 1895 | |
| Wilhelmina Nellie Millward | sister | 10th June 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Irene Carey | wife | 1917 |
Media
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St Nicolas ChurchyardLt Col William Colsey Millward is buried in St Nicolas Churchyard, Pevensey.
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Lt Col W C MillwardLt Col William Colsey Millward, Commanding Officer, 11th (1st South Downs) Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment.
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William Colsey Millward, Dulwich Hamlet F.C 1908-9William Colsey Millward played for Dulwich Hamlet football club (third row, third from the right)Contributed by:
Ellen153073
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ellen153073 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ellen153073 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Relinquishes commission on account of ill health | Gerry59140 | |
| Promoted Temporary Captain | Gerry59140 | |
| Temporary Lieutenant | Gerry59140 | |
| Temp Lieut Colonel | Gerry59140 | |
| Award of DSO | Gerry59140 | |
| Birth Register Index | Gerry59140 | |
| Death Register Index | Gerry59140 | |
| 1891 Census | Gerry59140 | |
| Enlists into Royal Sussex Regiment | John72644 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| St Nicolas Churchyard | John72644 | |
| Lt Col W C Millward | John72644 | |
| William Colsey Millward, Dulwich Hamlet F.C 1908-9 | Ellen153073 |
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We remember William Colsey Millward
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