Millington wore his DFC ribbon on his uniform when attending the House of Commons, as was customary at the time. Many years later he fondly recalled being reprimanded by a Conservative MP who bemoaned the fact that Millington's ribbon was being incorrectly worn.
During his visits to the House of Commons, Millington wore his Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) ribbon on his uniform as it was customary at the time. Many years later, he fondly recalled being reprimanded by a Conservative MP who objected to how he had worn the DFC ribbon.