Private Hugh McMillan #1042117
Hugh McMillan had service number 1042117 and was a private. He was 5 feet 9 1/2 inches and had brown eyes and hair. He was single and a Methodist. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland on November 25, 1884. He lived in Franktown, Ontario. His aunt was Mrs. James Allen of Glasgow, Scotland. He enlisted on September 9, 1916 in Renfrew, Ontario. He was a farmer.
Hugh enlisted Sept. 9, 1916 in Renfrew, ON and joined the 240th battalion. On May 14, 1917, he sailed on the SS Megantic to England where he joined the 7th reserve and was temporarily promoted to Sergeant. On June 4, 1917, he joined the 156th battalion. His initial will left everything to his aunt, Mrs. James Allen, but then he changed it to his friend, William McLenaghan on Nov. 22, 1917. He was then assigned to the PPCLI on Jan. 18, 1918 and sent to France. On Aug 26, 1918, he died in the final drive to Cambrai.
Along the southern bank of the Scarpe near Mouchy in the Arras sector, the 7th Brigade, including the PPCLI and the RCR, pushed through to attack a number of enemy-held woods east of Mouchy. They successfully accomplished their objective. Hugh was described as a most intelligent and reliable soldier during the considerable time he was with the PPCLI. He was killed instantly by machine gun fire during this operation.
Hugh McMillan died Aug 26, 1918 while with the PPCLI at the age of 31. He was buried at Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery in Haucourt, grave reference 111.B.16. William McLenaghan could not be found so his medals, decorations including the British War medal and Victory medal were given to his aunt Mrs. James Allen. A letter was written to his sister, Mrs. Rathwell, from No. 3 Company, PPCLI by Capt. James Edgar sharing the news of his death.
He is commemorated on page 463 in the Book of Remembrance, the Beckwith Township Cenotaph and the Lanark Legion Honour Roll.
by Stefanie Kwok
Hugh McMillan had service number 1042117 and was a private. He was 5 feet 9 1/2 inches and had brown eyes and hair. He was single and a Methodist. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland on November 25, 1884. He lived in Franktown, Ontario. His aunt was Mrs. James Allen of Glasgow, Scotland. He enlisted on September 9, 1916 in Renfrew, Ontario. He was a farmer.
Hugh enlisted Sept. 9, 1916 in Renfrew, ON and joined the 240th battalion. On May 14, 1917, he sailed on the SS Megantic to England where he joined the 7th reserve and was temporarily promoted to Sergeant. On June 4, 1917, he joined the 156th battalion. His initial will left everything to his aunt, Mrs. James Allen, but then he changed it to his friend, William McLenaghan on Nov. 22, 1917. He was then assigned to the PPCLI on Jan. 18, 1918 and sent to France. On Aug 26, 1918, he died in the final drive to Cambrai.
Along the southern bank of the Scarpe near Mouchy in the Arras sector, the 7th Brigade, including the PPCLI and the RCR, pushed through to attack a number of enemy-held woods east of Mouchy. They successfully accomplished their objective. Hugh was described as a most intelligent and reliable soldier during the considerable time he was with the PPCLI. He was killed instantly by machine gun fire during this operation.
Hugh McMillan died Aug 26, 1918 while with the PPCLI at the age of 31. He was buried at Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery in Haucourt, grave reference 111.B.16. William McLenaghan could not be found so his medals, decorations including the British War medal and Victory medal were given to his aunt Mrs. James Allen. A letter was written to his sister, Mrs. Rathwell, from No. 3 Company, PPCLI by Capt. James Edgar sharing the news of his death.
He is commemorated on page 463 in the Book of Remembrance, the Beckwith Township Cenotaph and the Lanark Legion Honour Roll.
by Stefanie Kwok