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Wallace Miller graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1926. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    Destroyer Screen

    Action Date:

    October 13 – 17, 1944

    Commander 3d Fleet: Serial 0110 (November 26, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander Wallace Joseph Miller, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding serve as the Commander of a Destroyer Screen assigned to a Task Unit protecting the withdrawal of two severely damaged units from enemy waters during the period 13 to 17 October 1944. By his skillful handling of the destroyers assigned they were able to meet calls for rescue of personnel, screen against submarines and ably assist in the repelling of many enemy air attacks upon the Task Unit, thereby contributing greatly to the safe withdrawal of the damaged units. His courage, leadership and skill were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    August 30 – November 11, 1944

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 339 (June 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Wallace Joseph Miller, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander of a destroyer division at Palau and the Philippine landings, and strikes against the Philippine Islands, Okinawa, and Formosa, 30 August 1944 to 11 November 1944.