About William Milroy
Lived 1920 – 2006 (aged 85). William Milroy was a Canadian military personnel.
Lieutenant General William Alexander Milroy CM, DSO, CD (25 June 1920 – 20 February 2006) was the Commander, Mobile Command of the Canadian Forces and later Assistant Deputy Minister of Defence, Personnel.
Military career Educated at the University of Alberta, Milroy was commissioned into Lord Strathcona's Horse in 1941.
He served in World War II and in 1943 was deployed to Italy taking part in the Melfa River, Torrice Crossroads encounter and Gothic Line actions.
He died on 20 February 2006 of pulmonary fibrosis.
Family He was married to Ann deKoven Tilton and had two daughters Elizabeth LaMotte Cates Milroy and Ann Alexandra Milroy, and one son Rollin Tilton Milroy.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in William Milroy's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped William Milroy's
Frequently asked questions
Who was William Milroy?
Canadian general (1920-2006)
When was William Milroy born?
William Milroy was born on 25 June 1920 in Brownlee.
When did William Milroy die?
William Milroy died on 20 February 2006 in Ottawa.
What was William Milroy's occupation?
William Milroy was a military personnel.
What nationality was William Milroy?
William Milroy was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Milroy. https://biography.guide/william-milroy/
MLA: "William Milroy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-milroy/.
Chicago: "William Milroy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-milroy/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:18 UTC