LM
Les Milner
The basics
Quick facts
A.K.A.
Leonard Milner
Gender:
Male
Places:
Birth:
15 September 1917(York, City of York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)
Death:
25 June 1944
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Leonard Milner (15 September 1917 – 25 June 1944), known as Les Milner, was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward in the Football League for York City.
Personal life
Milner was married. He served as a sergeant in the Seaforth Highlanders during the Second World War and was killed near Bayeux in the Battle of Normandy on 25 June 1944. He is buried at Ryes War Cemetery, Bazenville.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| York City | 1937–38 | Third Division North | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1938–39 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 | ||
| Career total | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | ||