During World War II, Everett “Bud” Miller became a U.S. Army Air Forces ACE, credited with shooting down 5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat. He was subsequently one of nine test pilots to fly the Bell XP-59A Airacomet, which was America’s first jet aircraft, and was released from active service in October 1945 following the end of the war. Initially credited with only four victories, in 1991, 47 years later, he learned that a damaged aircraft of July 18, 1944, was confirmed as a victory.
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Everett
Miller
November 15, 1920
–
April 10, 2011
Born:
Nashua
,
Iowa
Home:
Chino
,
California
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Captain (Air Corps)Batallion:
94th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
1st Fighter GroupDivision:
15th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Everett Miller (ASN: 0-760361), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a P-38 Fighter Pilot of the 94th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Mediterranean Theater of Action during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.