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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Richard Ewing Miller (ASN: 0-432352), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement as Bombardier of a B-25 Bomber of the 1st Special Aviation Project (Doolittle Raider Force), while participating in a highly destructive raid on the Japanese mainland on 18 April 1942. Lieutenant Miller with 79 other officers and enlisted men volunteered for this mission knowing full well that the chances of survival were extremely remote, and executed his part in it with great skill and daring. This achievement reflects high credit on himself and the military service.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    319th Bombardment Squadron

    Regiment:

    438th Bombardment Squadron

    Division:

    12th Air Force

    Action Date:

    January 22, 1943
    Headquarters, 12th Air Force, General Orders No. 30 (February 19, 1943)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant (Air Corps) Richard Ewing Miller (ASN: 0-432352), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Bombardier of a Bomber Aircraft of the 319th Bombardment Squadron, 438th Bombardment Squadron, TWELFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations, on or about 22 January 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Second Lieutenant 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 Army Air Forces.