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William Rice Milward (1842-1915)
Born February 5, 1842, he was just getting started in his father's business when the Civil War developed. He enlisted in Company "A". 21st Kentucky Volunteers, Union Army.
 When mustered in on December 31, 1861, he was elected 1st Lieutenant, although not yet 20 years of age. He was promoted to Captain October 27, 1862 and commissioned Lieutenant Colonel January 31, 1865. He was in command of the 21st Regiment when it was mustered out, January 1866.
Although a Union officer, he was in good relations with the Confederate veterans organizations. Morgan's men took him in as an honorary. Example of good feeling is The Lexington Leader of April 20, 1915 story for all Confederate Veterans to meet at The Lexington Cemetery gate and attend his funeral in a body.
After Col. W. R. Milward had been mustered out of military duty, he quickly became intensely interested in the family business again, taking a very active part in charge of all funerals.
 Robert Emmet Milward (1936-)
Bob served as a member of the United States Naval Reserve (1952-1961), being on active duty as Special Services Officer at the U.S. Naval Station, Norfolk, Virginia. He has served on the local Advisory Committee on Naval Affairs and is active in the Bluegrass Military Affairs Coalition.
Bob is the president of Milward Funeral Directors, serving families at its two locations.
 Mike Whitmore (1943-)
Mike served as an E4 in the United States Army (1965-1968). He served in the Vietnam War as a automotive supply clerk in Saigon. He served a tour in Germany.
Mike is a Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer at Milward Funeral Directors. He has served the Lexington community at Milward since 1981.
 Keith Dillon (1953-)
Keith served as a Sergeant E4 in the United States Air Force (1971-1975). He served stateside fulltime as a medic/corpsman.
Keith is a Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer at Milward Funeral Directors. He is the prep-room serpervisor. He has served the Lexington community at Milward since 1998.
 Thomas G. Howard (1942-)
Tom served as an E6 in the United States Naval Reserve (1965 -1971) and (1986-2003). He served in the Vietnam War including tours in Germany and Hawaii. Tom is a member of the Bluegrass Military Affairs Coalition, Navy League of the United States, Enslisted Reserve Association, American Legion and VFW.
Tom is a Licensed Funeral Director at Milward Funeral Directors. He specializes in monument sales, insurance and processing death certificates.
 Bill Jacobs (1938-)
Bill served as a member of the United States Army (1961-1967). After completing basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Bill attended radio and carrier school at Fort Gordon, Georgia. He served 6 months as a Specialist E5 on active duty and 5 1/2 years in the U.S. Army Reserve.
Bill is a MFD Funeral Service Associate.
 E.T. Kash (1932-)
E.T. served as a Corporal E3 in the United States Army (1954-1956). He was a medical technician assigned to the 37th Ambulance in Germany. He is a member of the VFW.
E.T. is a MFD Funeral Service Associate.
 Milton W. Moreland (1936-)
Milton served as a Private in the Kentucky National Guard (1953-1954). Following his service in the KYNG, Milton served in the United States Navy from 1954-1958, discharged as an E5 Petty Officer 2nd Class. He served in an anti-submarine patrol squadron for 18 months and an advanced pilot training unit for 2 years.
Milton is a MFD Funeral Service Associate.
 Jim Parker (1942-)
Jim retired from the United States Air Force as a Major after 20 years of service (1972-1992). He served 6 years in the Air National Guard. Currently, Jim is a member of the Bluegrass Military Affairs Coalition.
Jim is a MFD Funeral Service Associate.
 Bill Rice (1930-)
Bill served as a member of the United States Army (1952-1970), including active duty in the Korean War and 5 years in the U.S. Army Reserve.
Bill is a MFD Funeral Service Representative.
 Donald Secrest (1947-)
Donald served as a Specialist E5 in the United States Army (1970-1972) in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Signal Corp. Donald is a volunteer at Central Baptist Hospital.
Donald is a MFD Funeral Service Associate.
 T.G. Skidmore (1935-)
T.G. served in the United States Army (1951-1954) and the United States Army Reserve from (1954-1957). T.G. was responsible for grave registrations during the Korean War. He served a tour in Europe.
T.G. is a MFD Funeral Service Assocatiate.
 Russ Traugott (1930-)
Russ retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Seargent after 23 years of service, including the Korean Conflict (1953-1954). Russ is a member of the Bluegrass Military Affairs Coalition.
Russ is a MFD Funeral Service Associate.
 Dean Wilson (1946-)
Dean served as a Specialist E4 from 1967 to 1973 in the Kentucky Army National Guard. He completed basic combat training at Fort Campbell, Kentucky and individual training advanced at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
Dean is a MFD Funeral Service Associate.
 Dave Buckel (1945-)
Dave served as a Staff Sergeant E5 in the United States Air Force from (1969-1973). He was a digital switching specialist (computers). He served 15 months in the Phillipines. Dave is a member of the Bluegrass Military Affairs Coalition.
Dave is the CFO/Controller at Milward Funeral Directors.
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