HMS Milford (1932) SL (9th) |
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This the ninth ship to carry the name HMS Milford was a
Falmouth Class (1932) escort sloop. Built at Devonport Dockyard, laid down 14-Sep-1931, launched 11-Jun-1932, and completed 22-Dec-1932. On commissioning went to the America & West Indies Station, where she remained until the outbreak of WW2. Only returning to the UK for refit at Portsmouth from Mar/Jul-1938. At the start of WW2 was based at Trinidad and continued patrol and convoy escort duties. Sold 1949. Won the Battle Honour: Atlantic 1940 44.
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