Thomas Millner
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Colonel
Thomas George Millner MC
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(1887-1985) was a Colonel in the Australian Army serving in WWII. Col. Millner married Mary Pattinson, daughter of businessman Lewy Pattinson
, founder of Washington H. Soul Pattinson
In 1947 Col. Millner provided funds for the purchase by Eastwood Rugby Club
of approximately seven and a half acres of land a mile and a half north-east of Eastwood Railway Station. This now serves as the home ground of Eastwood Rugby Club
and is named T G Millner Field in his honour.
Colonel
Colonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
Thomas George Millner MC
Military Cross
The Military Cross is the third-level military decoration awarded to officers and other ranks of the British Armed Forces; and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries....
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Volunteer Decoration
The Volunteer Officers' Decoration was created by Royal Warrant under command of Queen Victoria on 25 July 1892 to reward 'efficient and capable' officers of the Volunteer Force who had served for twenty years...
(1887-1985) was a Colonel in the Australian Army serving in WWII. Col. Millner married Mary Pattinson, daughter of businessman Lewy Pattinson
Lewy Pattinson
Lewy Miall Pattinson was founder of the firm Washington H. Soul Pattinson, chemists and donor to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.-Immigration from England:...
, founder of Washington H. Soul Pattinson
Washington H. Soul Pattinson
Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited is an Australian investment company.-History:In 1872, Caleb Soul and his son Washington opened their first store at 177 Pitt Street, Sydney, trading as Washington H. Soul and Co...
In 1947 Col. Millner provided funds for the purchase by Eastwood Rugby Club
Eastwood Rugby Club
Eastwood Rugby Club is a rugby union club playing in the Sydney grade competition. The club is based at T G Millner Field, named in honour of its benefactor Colonel Tom Millner MC VD, and the club's players and supporters are primarily drawn from the Northern Suburbs and Hills District of Sydney....
of approximately seven and a half acres of land a mile and a half north-east of Eastwood Railway Station. This now serves as the home ground of Eastwood Rugby Club
Eastwood Rugby Club
Eastwood Rugby Club is a rugby union club playing in the Sydney grade competition. The club is based at T G Millner Field, named in honour of its benefactor Colonel Tom Millner MC VD, and the club's players and supporters are primarily drawn from the Northern Suburbs and Hills District of Sydney....
and is named T G Millner Field in his honour.