David Neville Milligan
Born 19 Dec 1916 - Died 18 Jan 1944
- Service number
- 40553 AWMM
- Also known as
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- Armed force / branch
- Air Force AWMM
- Last rank
- Squadron Leader AWMM Royal Air Force, No. 9 (Coastal) Operational Training Unit AWMM
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
About
- Title
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- Forenames
- David Neville AWMM
- Surname
- Milligan AWMM
- Ingoa
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- Also known as
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- Service number
- 40553 AWMM
- Gender
- Male AWMM
- Iwi / Hapū / Waka / Rohe
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- Religion
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Images
Documents
About birth
- Birth
- 19 Dec 1916 RNZAF Biographies (R17845613)
- Date of birth
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- Place of birth
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- Birth notes
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- Address before enlistment
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- Post war occupation
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- Next of kin
- David Milligan (father), 17 Victoria Street, Wellington, New Zealand AWMM
- WW2 Father: Mr. D. Milligan. C/o National Club, Featherston Street, Wellington AWMM
- Relationship status
- Single/WWII AWMM
Wars and conflicts
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
- Campaign
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- Armed force / branch
- Air Force AWMM
- Service number
- 40553 AWMM
- Military service
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- Promotions/ Postings/ Transfers
Military decorations
- Medals and Awards
- Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) AWMM
- War Medal 1939-1945 AWMM
- New Zealand War Service Medal AWMM
- DFC Citation LG. 02nd June 1942:
This officer is a most courageous and determined pilot. He has completed a large number of sorties, and on three occasions when his flying boat developed engine failure, his superb airmanship was responsible for the safe return of his aircraft and its passengers. On the first occasion, one of the engines shed its propeller and then caught fire. Although the aircraft was vibrating badly (making it impossible to read the instrument panel), and despite bad weather, Flight Lieutenant Milligan succeeded in flying his heavily laden aircraft to Kalafrana. Two days later, whilst flying to Malta, he experienced another engine failure but he succeeded in reaching Kalafrana where he made an emergency landing without the aid of a flare path. On 9th March 1942, whilst taking off from Malta during a heavy raid, a large bomb burst close to his aircraft. The explosion apparently affected the port engine cowling, for after about an hour in the air the main cowling became partially adrift, causing the aircraft to lose height. Flight Lieutenant Milligan regained control and flew safely to Tobruk. On each of these occasions, this officer has magnificently overcome extremely severe tests.Public - Kelvin - Researcher - 22 April 2021 - http://www.aircrewremembered.com/milligan-david-neville.html
Training and Enlistment
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- Branch Trade Proficiency
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- Enlistment
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- Occupation before enlistment
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Embarkations
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Prisoner of war
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- Liberation Repatriation
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Medical history
- Medical notes
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Last known rank
- Last rank
- Squadron Leader AWMM
Royal Air Force, No. 9 (Coastal) Operational Training Unit AWMM - Wing Commander 9 (Coastal) Operational Training Unit. 17 GroupPublic - Kelvin - Researcher - 22 April 2021 - http://www.aircrewremembered.com/milligan-david-neville.html
- Squadron Leader AWMM
- Last rank
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Biographical information
- David Milligan was the son of David and Jess Isobel Milligan, of Wellington
Next of kin details compiled from information in the Casualty lists published in the newspapers.
Attended Christ's College, Stuart Tutorial College, Banks Commerical College, Wellington (Source: RNZAF Biographies (R17845613)) AWMM - Son of David and Jessie Isobel Milligan (née Hall), of 17 Victoria Street, Wellington, New Zealand.Public - Kelvin - Researcher - 22 April 2021 - http://www.aircrewremembered.com/milligan-david-neville.html
- David Milligan was the son of David and Jess Isobel Milligan, of Wellington
About death
- Death
- 18 Jan 1944 AWMM
Age 27 AWMM - Date of death
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- Cemetery
- Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, Cheshire, England AWMM Sec. A. Grave 499. AWMM
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Memorial
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Sources
- External links
- Papers Past. Digital New Zealand Newspapers.
http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast
Sources Used - Papers Past. Digital New Zealand Newspapers.
http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast
Sources Used - Air Force Casualties. Evening Post, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 24, 29 January 1944, Page 8
http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=EP19440129.2.88.2&srpos
Further Reference - Commonwealth War Graves Commission record
https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/1526352
Further Reference - RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Ma - McW. Archives New Zealand (R17845613)
https://collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search/#/entity/aims-archive/R17845613
Sources Used - List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - List of Personnel Killed or Missing in Various Theatres, 1940 - 1945. Archives New Zealand (R17845744)
https://collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search/#/entity/aims-archive/R17845744
Sources Used
- Papers Past. Digital New Zealand Newspapers.
- References
- Martyn, E. (1998-2008). For Your Tomorrow (Vols. 1-3). Christchurch, N.Z.: Volplane Press.
- The Evening Post
- RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Ma - McW. Archives New Zealand (R17845613) - Former archives reference: AIR118
- Please note that the 11 volumes of the "RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939-1945" held at Archives NZ (formerly known as AIR118) should be used in conjunction with Errol Martyn's "For Your Tomorrow". FYT reflects detailed examination of all of the AIR118 bios which contain many inaccuracies and omissions.
- List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - List of Personnel Killed or Missing in Various Theatres, 1940 - 1945. [(New Zealanders Attached to R.A.F. [Royal Air Force]) (Officers), (Europe) - Airmen]. Archives New Zealand (R17845744)
- List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - List of Deceased New Zealanders (Formerly) serving with RAF [Royal Air Force]. Archives New Zealand, Wellington (R17845760).
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