The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Herman Miller, United States Navy, for gallantry in action as Officer of the Watch aboard a United States Warship damaged by Japanese surface forces off Guadalcanal, 30 November 1942. He aided in keeping damage control equipment functioning, permitting the ship to reach a place of safety. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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 Naval Service.