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William Millin
Black-and-white photograph of Millin in uniform, standing and playing his bagpipe, while uniformed soldiers lay and lounge around him on the grass in a field
Bill Millin plays his pipes for fellow soldiers in 1944
Nickname(s)Piper Bill
Born(1922-07-14)14 July 1922
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died18 August 2010(2010-08-18) (aged 88)
Torbay, England
AllegianceBill Millin United Kingdom
Service/branchBill Millin British Army
RankPrivate
Unit
  • Highland Light Infantry
  • Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
  • No. 4 Commando
Battles/wars
  • World War II
    • Normandy landings
Other workPsychiatric nurse

William Millin (July 14, 1922 – August 18, 2010),[1] commonly known as Piper Bill, was a Canadian musician who played bagpipes, and was personal piper to Simon Fraser, 15th Lord Lovat, commander of the British 1 Special Service Brigade at D-Day.

  1. ^ "Piper Bill Millin", Telegraph

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