Piper Bill Millin

[BoldHighlander]

I hadn't read it but was going to suggest Ambrose's book entitled Pegasus Bridge (1985 -Simon and Schuster, NY. ISBN 9780671523749) as possibly supplying an answer of some sort.

Here's a link to Ambrose's book on Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/Pegasus-Bridge...6320097&sr=1-1

It's been a very long time since I read "The Longest Day" (1956) by Cornelius Ryan. I know he went to great lengths in interviewing participants from all sides, but I can't recall what he wrote about Millin.
http://www.amazon.com/Longest-Day-Cl.../dp/0671890913

[Jock Scot]

I have just been watching "The Longest Day"on TV! It's OK, Pegasus Bridge has been relieved.Again!

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

From Wiki:

Looking closely at this photo I don't see the suggestion of the kilt strap mentioned elsewhere. What I do see are some pipe drones-- and this raises the possibility that the main figure in the shot is actually blocking Millin, who may be (kilted or not) in front of him. A troll through IWM photo archives may be called for to see what other photos exist in this series of shots.

[BoldHighlander]

Here's a link to Ambrose's book on Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/Pegasus-Bridge...6320097&sr=1-1

It's been a very long time since I read "The Longest Day" (1956) by Cornelius Ryan. I know he went to great lengths in interviewing participants from all sides, but I can't recall what he wrote about Millin.
http://www.amazon.com/Longest-Day-Cl.../dp/0671890913

And then I had a "doh!" moment later on...

Didn't Ryan also co-write the script for the film "The Longest Day"?
At anyrate, since the film is based on his book then the character of Millin in the film would've been dressed as portrayed in his reasearch...much like the June 5th picture that Todd posted.

Oh, I need another cup of joe oop: