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1795149
Aircraftman 2nd Class
John Martin Millar
Known as Jack
1922/02/20 - Born Belfast, Antrim
Enlisted after September 1941
Royal Air Force
27/5 Squadron
Service
1942/08/26 - 27/5 Squadron
Jack is kneeling in the photo
1944/07/17 - Served South East Asia
Very Seriously Injured during an operational mission.
While serving as a Rear Air Gunner in a Vickers Warwick ASR out of Akyab, Burma, he was positioned in the tail turret. Jack bore the brunt of the impact, resulting in injuries from which he never fully recovered, including the loss of both legs.
1945/05/26 - Good Conduct Badge 1st
In recognition of his courage, he was promoted to Pilot Officer on 16 August 1945 while still hospitalized.
1945/09/09 - No. 1 Personnel Holding Unit, Innsworth, Gloucestershire
Jack spent a total of sixteen months in military hospitals across the Far East and the UK before finally returning home to Belfast in September 1946. During this time, he demonstrated the resilience that would define the rest of his life.
1946/10/16 - Demobbed from 101 Personnel Despatch Centre, Kirkham, Lancashire
1946/12/25 - Released
1952/10/26 - Discharged
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Burma Star
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War Medal
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1939-1945 Star
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Far East Medals
The Wound Stripe
A gold braid marking his sacrifice in battle.
Worn vertical on the left lower arm of uniform.
Post War
1948/09/01 - Jack Married Marion Kerr
Marion had enlisted in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force after August 1942
Service No. 2151033
They were blessed with a son, Melvyn
Jack was War Pensioned because of his injuries sustained
The injuries seriously effected his health but he read and took up handcraft working with cane and leather.
Died
Jack passed away age 51
23rd November 1973
Masserene Hospital, Antrim
Information
Lynn McCosh - Granddaughter
Glenda Godfrey
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