Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Commander

Unit:

Destroyer U.S.S. Lowry (DD-770)

Citation:
"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. Lowry (DD-770), in action against enemy Japanese forces during the assault on Lingayen, Luzon, Philippine Islands, from 3 to 18 January 1945. Although constantly subjected to fire from hostile shore batteries and to persistent and dangerous enemy air attacks, Commander Miller skillfully directed his ship in bombarding enemy shore batteries and beaches, in performing anti-aircraft and anti-submarine screening duties, and in providing fire support for underwater demolition units in this area. By his able leadership and gallant devotion to duty, he contributed greatly to the success of the Lowry in this vital engagement and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 03976.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Commander

Unit:

Destroyer U.S.S. Lowery (DD-770)

Citation:
"For extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of this profession as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. Lowery (DD-770), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the vicinity of Okinawa from April 30 to 22 June 1945. Maintaining his crew at a high level of morale and combat efficiency despite the constant strain of impending and actual hostile air attack during this period, Commander Miller ably directed the gunfire of his ship during numerous attacks by low-flying enemy suicide planes and succeeded in destroying four hostile planes and in assisting in the destruction of five others, sustaining only minor damage and casualties to his ship and crew. During a particularly heavy attack on 28 May he observed that a friendly vessel had been struck and severely damaged by two enemy aircraft and, displaying exceptional seamanship and initiative, coordinated and supervised the rescue of several survivors of the stricken ship. By his aggressive performance of duty, he assisted the Combat Air Patrol controlled by his vessel in destroying over thirty Japanese planes and contributed materially to the successful completion of the hazardous Okinawa operation. Commander Miller's excellent leadership and gallant fighting spirit upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."