Navy Federal Credit Union

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Burton Tenney Miller, Jr., United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Miller distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Air Liaison Officer and Pilot of an O-2 airplane, serving as a Forward Air Controller with the 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in 1966. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Miller, 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 Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Regiment:

    1st Brigade

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    1966

    United 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 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain Burton Tenney Miller, Jr., United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Miller distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Air Liaison Officer and Pilot of an O-2 airplane, serving as a Forward Air Controller with the 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in 1966. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Miller, 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 Air Force.