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Millist, Kenneth Milton

Date of birth:
1919 (Egypt)
Date of death:
April 7th, 1941 (near Mechili/Cyrenaica, Libya)
Mentioned on:
Commonwealth War Cemetery El Alamein
Plot: 241. 
Service number:
42420
Nationality:
British

Biography

Kenneth Milton Millist was the son to Robert Gustavus Millist and Daisy Jane Millist. He was reported missing in action on April 7th, 1941 and his name has been added to the memorial wall at the Commonwealth El Alamein Warcemetery, Panel 241.

Promotions:
?: Acting Pilot Officer on probation;
March 24th, 1940: Pilot Officer on probation;
March 24th, 1941: Pilot Officer;
March 24th, 1941: Flying Officer (war subs.).

Career:
June 1939: Royal Air Force;
? - July 22nd, 1940: No. 98 Squadron;
July 22nd, 1940: No. 4 Ferry Pilot Pool;
August 17th, 1940: No. 5 Operational Training Unit;
September 3rd, 1940: No. 615 Squadron, Prestwick;
September 18th, 1940: No. 73 Squadron, Castle Camps.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Pilot Officer
Unit:
No. 73 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
March 15th, 1941

LG 35334/6368.
Awarded posthumously.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Sources

  • Photo 1: Tom MacNeill
  • - The London Gazette of 30th April 1940, Issue 34840
    - The London Gazette of 9th May 1941, Issue 35158
    - Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of 31st October 1941, Issue 35334, dated 4th November 1941
    - Commonwealth Wargraves Commission

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