William Milne (23 March 1852 – 16 March 1923) was a

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who competed at the

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and the

1912 Summer Olympics The 1912 Summer Olympics ( sv, Olympiska sommarspelen 1912), officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad ( sv, Den V olympiadens spel) and commonly known as Stockholm 1912, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, be ...

. In the

he participated in the following events: * disappearing target small-bore rifle - fourth place * moving target small-bore rifle - seventh place * stationary target small-bore rifle - 14th place Four years later in 1912 he won the silver medal in the 50 metre rifle, prone as well as with the British team in the team 25 metre small-bore rifle competition. In the individual 25 metre small-bore rifle event he finished 22nd. He had an illustrious Army career, serving with the 92nd Gordon Highlanders in India, Afghanistan and South Africa. In 1902 he was selected to fill a vacancy in the King's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard. Apart from this appointment, he had retired from the Army and became Steward of the London Scottish Golf Club. His family comprised sons James, Douglas, and Gordon, and daughters Annie and Doris. He was survived by his wife Mary.

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1852 births 1923 deaths British male sport shooters ISSF rifle shooters Olympic shooters of Great Britain Shooters at the 1908 Summer Olympics Shooters at the 1912 Summer Olympics Olympic silver medallists for Great Britain Olympic medalists in shooting Medalists at the 1912 Summer Olympics {{UK-sportshooting-bio-stub