Bryan Milman
British Army general officer (1822–1915)
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Lieutenant-General Sir George Bryan Milman KCB (30 December 1822 – 28 January 1915) was a British Army officer who served as colonel of the Northumberland Fusiliers. His daughter was the writer Lena Milman.[1]
Sir Bryan Milman | |
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Milman in 1896 | |
| Born | 30 December 1822 |
| Died | 28 January 1915 (aged 92) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant-General |
| Conflicts | Indian Rebellion |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Military career
Milman was commissioned into the 5th Regiment of Foot on 24 May 1839.[2] As a captain he saw action as a member of the advance guard in the first relief of Lucknow in September 1857 during the Indian Rebellion.[3] In retirement became major of the Tower of London in 1870 and colonel of the Northumberland Fusiliers in May 1899, succeeding Major General F. A. Willis.[4][5]
He was the recipient of the Gold Medal from the Royal Humane Society for swimming ashore to seek assistance for 5 fellow officers after their boat capsized in bad weather.[6][7]
