James William Otto van Millingen 
Biography of James William Otto van Millingen
James William Otto van Millingen graduated MB CM from the University in 1898. He was born at Constantinople, modern day Istanbul, son of James, director of telegraph affairs in Turkey.
Millingen first enrolled at the University from 1887 until 1894, and again in 1896, finally graduating MB in 1898. After graduation, Millingen served for two years on plague duty in Alexandria, Egypt. Thereafter he was selected by the India Office for plague duty in India.
During the First World War, Millingen served in the Royal Army Medical Corps, obtaining the rank of Captain. He received a the British War medal and the Victory medal in 1916 for his service on board hospital ships. Millingen left active service on account of ill-health and was granted the honorary rank of Captain on 21 November 1918.
In 1931 Millingen was listed in the Medical Register at Harlesden, London. He died on 16 July 1932 Maidenhead, Berkshire.
Sources
Other Online Resources
- British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards 1914-20
- Supplement to the London Gazette, 20 November 1918, p.13683
- The Nursing Record and Hosptial World, 23 September 1899
Archival Materials
- R3/1/1 (vol 2) Register of dates of birth of graduates Vols.I-III 1881-1915
Summary
James William Otto van Millingen
Born 20 February 1870.
Died 16 July 1932.
GU Degree: MB CM, 1898; Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences,
University Link: Graduate
Occupation categories: military; surgeons
Additional Information: R3/1/1 (vol 2)
English snippet: Medical graduate of the University of Glasgow in 1898Record last updated: 21st Jan 2014
Country Associations
Turkey, Istanbul
Place of Birth
England, Berkshire, Maidenhead
Place of Death
Egypt, Alexandria