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"Gnr Milne proved himself to be a courageous and determined soldier. His disregard to personal danger in the attack and efforts to destroy enemy gun positions mounted on the roof of the Pumping Station were outstanding. Later in the street fighting, although wounded, he continued setting a fine example until, when ammunition was exhausted, and very weak through loss of blood, he was taken prisoner. "

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[Photo courtesy of his son Ken Milne].

Gunner Robert Milne took part in Operation Chariot, St Nazaire and was taken prisoner of war. His son Ken adds "Unfortunately, my Dad was shot in the back on the St. Nazaire raid and taken prisoner. Although he was treated for his wounds, he was never in the best of health and died in 1969, aged 56."
Mentioned in Despatches
Recommendation
"Gnr Milne proved himself to be a courageous and determined soldier. His disregard to personal danger in the attack and efforts to destroy enemy gun positions mounted on the roof of the Pumping Station were outstanding. Later in the street fighting, although wounded, he continued setting a fine example until, when ammunition was exhausted, and very weak through loss of blood, he was taken prisoner. "

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In album Gnr. Robert Milne, No.2 Commando 5 Troop, PoW St Nazaire]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Thu, 07 May 2026 21:56:47 +0100 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Milne/2567490+Gunner+Robert+Milne.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Milne/2567490+Gunner+Robert+Milne.jpg.html
[Photo courtesy of his son Ken Milne].

2567490 Gunner Robert Milne took part in Operation Chariot, St Nazaire and was taken prisoner of war. His son Ken Milne adds "Unfortunately, my Dad was shot in the back on the St. Nazaire raid and taken prisoner. Although he was treated for his wounds, he was never in the best of health and died in 1969, aged 56."
Mentioned in Despatches.
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[Photo from the collection of LCpl John 'Ken' Emmerson No.2 Cdo. courtesy of his son John].

Mentioned in Despatches - St Nazaire Raid. Prisoner of War after the raid.
Recommendation
"Gnr Milne proved himself to be a courageous and determined soldier. His disregard to personal danger in the attack and efforts to destroy enemy gun positions mounted on the roof of the Pumping Station were outstanding. Later in the street fighting, although wounded, he continued setting a fine example until, when ammunition was exhausted, and very weak through loss of blood, he was taken prisoner. "

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[Photo from the collection of L/Cpl. John 'Ken' Emmerson SS Bde HQ (formerly No.2 and 12 Cdo. Provided courtesy of his son John].
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