Milch is the German word for milk, and an old English word for a milk-producing cow. It is also the name of the following individuals: Al Milch, American football coach Ella Milch-Sheriff, Israeli composer David Milch, American television writer and producer Erhard Milch, German commander of the Luftwaffe during World War II Klara Milch, Austrian swimmer and Olympic medallist Werner Milch, German paratroop officer in World War II