Duncan Millar
Scottish soldier (1824–1881); recipient of the Victoria Cross
About Duncan Millar
Lived 1824 – 1881 (aged 57). Duncan Millar was a British military personnel.
Duncan Millar VC also known as Miller (19 June 1824 – 15 July 1881) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious British honour. The award was for gallantry in the face of the enemy.
He was 34 years old and a private in the 42nd Regiment, (later The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 15 January 1859 at Maylah Ghat, British India for which he and Private Walter Cook were awarded the VC:
His Victoria Cross is displayed at the National War Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Who was Duncan Millar?
Scottish soldier (1824–1881); recipient of the Victoria Cross
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Duncan Millar was born on 19 June 1824 in Kilmarnock.
When did Duncan Millar die?
Duncan Millar died on 7 July 1881 in Glasgow.
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Duncan Millar was a military personnel.
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Duncan Millar was British.
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