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GATESHEAD

Millican, J.W., Pte., 1918

Photo: Geordie at War Project

In Lebucquiere Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France, is the Commonwealth War Grave of 42162 Private John William Millican serving with the 10th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) who died 04/09/1918.

In Gateshead (Saltwell) Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:

In
loving memory of
Isabel
dearly beloved wife of
John Millican
who died March 1st 1926
aged 70 years.
Also the above
John Millican
who died January 22nd 1944
aged 89 years.
Also John William
son of the above
who was killed in action in France
Sep. 3rd 1918, Aged 34 years

John William Millican is remembered at Bensham on B134.02, and in Gateshead on G39.004 and G39.040


The CWGC entry for Private Millican

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk