Miller, Herman Edward

Date of birth:: May 26th, 1914 (Tacoma/Washington, United States)
Date of death:: July 25th, 2009 (New Britain/Connecticut, United States)
Service number:: 0-81278
Nationality:: American

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Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant
Unit:: U.S.S. Kingfish (SS-234), U.S. Navy
Awarded on:: August 27th, 1947

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Herman Edward Miller (NSN: 0-81278), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as Diving Officer of the U.S.S. KINGFISH (SS-234), during the FIRST War Patrol of that Submarine in the Kii Suido Area from 9 September to 3 November 1942. His precise control of depth during submerged attacks directly assisted his Commanding Officer in conducting successful attacks which resulted in the sinking of two enemy ships totaling 12,000 tons and damaging of two enemy ships totaling 10,300 tons. His expert knowledge of escape tactics materially contributed to his vessel's successful evasion of enemy counter-measures. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to the officers and men in his ship, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Commander Submarine Forces Pacific: Serial 1834