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William
Maynadier
Miley
1897-12-26

–

1997-09-24

Born:

Fort Mason

, 

California

Home:

Washington

, 

D. C.

Buried: 

Starkville

, 

Mississippi

Cemetery:

Odd Fellows Cemetery

William Miley graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 1918. He retired in 1955 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    17th Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major General William Maynadier Miley (ASN: 0-11232), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General of the 17th Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major General Miley, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    17th Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 82 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William M. Miley (ASN: 0-11232), United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General of the 17th Airborne Division, from 1943 to 1945.