First World War Victory Medal – Private James Milne, Seaforth Highlanders – K.I.A. 1917
Victory Medal – 14348 PTE. J. MILNE. SEA. HIGHRS.
James Milne was born in the parish of St Nicholas, Aberdeen, and was a resident of the city prior to the outbreak of the Great War. He was the son of the late James Milne, a dock labourer, and was the only surviving son of the family. His mother was Jane Burns McDonald, who later acted as his dependant and guardian for pension purposes. The family were closely connected with Ashvale Place, Aberdeen, where his sister, Mrs Booth, resided at No. 30.
James enlisted in Aberdeen and initially served with the Seaforth Highlanders, being posted to the 3rd Battalion. He was later transferred to the Labour Corps, serving with the 186th Battalion, and was issued the regimental number 111363. His original Seaforth Highlanders service number was S/14348. Despite his transfer, he remained on active service on the Western Front.
Private Milne was killed in action on 22 December 1917, aged 36 years, while serving in France and Flanders. Contemporary newspaper reports record his death and note the considerable shock and sorrow felt by his family, particularly as he was the only surviving son. His death was deeply mourned in Aberdeen.
Following his death, a dependant’s pension was awarded to his mother, Jane Burns McDonald, who was recorded as his dependant and guardian. Pension documentation confirms his date and cause of death as “killed in action” and records his service with the Labour Corps at the time of his death.
James Milne is buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France, where he is commemorated in Plot VIII, Row I, Grave 137. He is remembered with honour.
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