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This bronze commemorative plaque records: William Milner In memory of William Milner - born 1900, died 1942 Station foreman William Milner, a keen member of the LNER first-aid movement, gave his life in an attempt to obtain a box of medical supplies, urgently needed for treating air-raid casualties. He entered a blazing building near this site at the height of the attack on 29 April 1942 which caused extensive damage to the station. When his body was found, he was still holding the box of first-aid equipment. Mr Milner was posthumously awarded the King's commendation for gallantry

William Milner, a station foreman and active member of the LNER first-aid movement, died heroically on April 29, 1942, while attempting to retrieve medical supplies for air-raid casualties during an intense bombing attack. His posthumous award of the King's commendation for gallantry recognizes his exceptional bravery in giving his life for others.

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