More about James Milne

James has no known grave but is remembered on the Loos Memorial. He was the brother of Pte John Milne, 9650 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers, who died 21.10.1914 and Pte Thomas Milne, S/3234, 8th Battalion Black Watch, who was killed in action 09.04.1917.

James Milne   26525   Highland Light Infantry

Family’s Loss.

By the death in action of Private James Milne, of the Highland Light Infantry, a Dundee family has suffered its second bereavement through the war.  Private Milne was the son of Mrs R. Milne, 2 Court Street, whose six sons rallied to the colours after the beginning of hostilities.  The deceased joined the army in Greenock, where he was formerly employed.  He was 33 years of age.  His brother, Private John Milne, of the Royal Scots Fusiliers, was killed in the early stages of the war.  He was a reservist, and had seen service in India and Africa.

The four other brothers who are serving are :–Private  Robert Milne, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders; Private Tom Milne, Black Watch; Private David Milne, Army Service Corps; and Private Henry Milne, of the Royal Scots Fusiliers.

Dundee People’s Journal 16th September 1916