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3 unusual facts about Edward Milford


Edward Milford

In command of the 11th Battery from February 1918, he was recommended and awarded the Distinguished Service Order as well as a mention in despatches for his efforts in controlling artillery support during operations on the Somme and the Battle of Amiens.

When the Owen gun, an Australian designed and manufactured submachine gun, was brought to his attention, he initially favoured the use of the Sten, even though it proved to be less reliable than the Owen.

He attended Wesley College and then in 1913, encouraged by his headmaster, entered the Royal Military College at Duntroon.



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