William John Millar
William John Millar (1866- )
1922 Lieut.-Colonel, D.S.O., T.D., Water, Windmill and Dairy Engineer, High Street, Annan, and Westerhill, Annan. T. A.: " Millars, Annan." T. N.: 38 Annan. b. 1866; s. of Major John S. Millar, V.D.; m. Margaret Tweddle, Elms, Annan. Ed. at the Annan Academy and Heriot-Watt Technical College. Sole partner in John S. Millar and Son, sanitary, heating and water engineers, Annan. Chief Works: Various district and village water supplies; Annan Burgh Water Supply Extension. Member of T.F.A. for Dumfriesshire; was National Service Representative for Dumfriesshire. War Services.—In command of 1/5th K.O.S.B. in Gallipoli, Egypt and Syria; awarded D.S.O. in Helles; thereafter in command of 3/5th K.O.S.B., 4th (Res.) K.O.S.B. and 5th K.O.S.B.