Private James Alexander Milne was the son of John and Annie Howden Ritchie Milne, of Riverfield. He was farming in Riverfield in November, 1915, when he enlisted in the 87th Battalion. He was with the 87th when they attacked the Germans just in front of Regina Trench, early on a cold, snowy November 18, 1916. The 26 year old Milne was one of 26 men from the 87th that were killed that morning. His body was never identified and his name is listed on the Vimy Memorial.
Private James Alexander Milne
Missing, presumed Killed in WW1
Date of Death:
Service Biography
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
177901
Cause of Death (in war):
Missing, presumed Killed
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
87th Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Scotch Concession, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
25 years 2 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
26 years 1 month
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
26 years 1 month
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Farmer
Next of Kin:
Mrs. John Milne, Mother, Riverfield, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
Riverfield, Quebec
Religion:
Presbyterian
Place of Enlistment:
Montreal, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 6.0 in / 168 cm
Weight:
Chest:
37.0 in / 94 cm
Expansion:
3.5 in / 9 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
354 days in service
Buried at:
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James Alexander Milne
Ranks
| Conflict | Rank | Regiment | Branch | Unit | Company | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WW1 | Private | Canadian Infantry | Army | 87th Battalion |
Notes
Son of John and Annie Howden Ritchie Milne, of Riverfield, Quebec.
Research Notes
Scotch Concession is the first DOUBLE concession (Williamstown) and its associated road running between Riverfield and the Bean River. (45.161N/73.802W)