Pte. James Milbank served in the 75th Battalion. (Brian Hutchison.)

James Milbank

James William Crosby Milbank enlisted in August 1915 and served as a private with the 75th Battalion.

James William Crosby Milbank enlisted in August 1915 and served as a private with the 75th Battalion.

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