Millican McKenzie

Lenard Millican History

Lenard Millican History

Lenard Millican History

 Leonard  Millican lived with his mother and brother in the old Simonds farmhouse which is still standing on the  southerly side of Lexington Street near the Mall.  He not only ran  that farm but also worked at times as a furniture salesman.  He was an active member of the Burlington church. Because of his fine tenor voice he often sang solo in the church choir. He enlisted in  the Army July 25,  1917,  for a time trained with a Cavalry unit  but  went overseas as a member of the 102nd  Machine  Gun Battalion. He was killed in action.
 

Leonard Millican facts & figures


  • Born in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada on Nov. 24, 1891 to Robert Hall Millican and Margaret Lawson
  • Lived in Burlington
  • Married Mildred Parker
  • Enlisted in the U.S. Army July 25, 1917
  • Died on July 29, 1918 in Marne during WWI, at age 26
     

Kenneth McKenzie

Lenard Millican History

Lenard Millican History

  Kenneth  A.  McKenzie also was a member of the church here and also sang in the choir because he too had  a  fine  tenor voice.  He joined Co. G, 101st Infantry from Woburn on July 12, 1917  and sailed for France with his outfit in October.  

He was killed  in action July 22,  1918 while participating in  a  no-man's land raid on enemy positions.