QSA (2) Relief of Mafeking Rhodesia (Lieut F W Milligan, Rhodesia Regiment))
Killed in action at Ramathlabama, near Mafeking, March 31st 1900. He was educated at Eton (Mr. Coles), and was a famous Yorkshire cricketer. He formed one of a relieving force, under Col. Plummer. endeavouring to reach Mafeking, but, being fiercely attacked by the Boers on the date mentioned, they were compelled to retreat. Lieut. Milligan and Capt. Crew-Robertson were killed.
A brass tablet has been placed in Lowmoor Church, Yorkshire, in memory of Lieut. Milligan.
Langridge February 1976 £160
Killed in action at Ramathlabama, near Mafeking, March 31st 1900. He was educated at Eton (Mr. Coles), and was a famous Yorkshire cricketer. He formed one of a relieving force, under Col. Plummer. endeavouring to reach Mafeking, but, being fiercely attacked by the Boers on the date mentioned, they were compelled to retreat. Lieut. Milligan and Capt. Crew-Robertson were killed.
A brass tablet has been placed in Lowmoor Church, Yorkshire, in memory of Lieut. Milligan.
Langridge February 1976 £160