Duncan Grinnell-Milne Military person

Captain Duncan William Grinnell-Milne MC, DFC & Bar (1896 – 1973) was an English First World War pilot credited with six confirmed aerial victories, a prisoner of war, a flying ace and an author who successfully escaped from German captivity. Initially serving with the 7th Bn Royal Fusiliers, he was seconded to the Royal Flying Corps before joining the Royal Air Force.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 01, 1896
Birth place
Bromley
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1973
Place of death
Westminster

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Military person

allegianceBritish Empire
award
Military Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)
military branch
Royal Flying Corps
military unit
Royal Fusiliers
No. 56 Squadron RAF
No. 214 Squadron RAF
No. 14 Squadron RAF
Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
No. 16 Squadron RAF

Topical connections

A. E. W. MasonWriter
A. A. MilneWriter
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External resources

  1. http://www.1914-1918.net/POW/details.php?surname=Grinnell-Milne