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Thomas
H.
Miller
, Jr.
June 3, 1923

–

November 27, 2007

Born:

San Antonio

, 

Texas

Home:

George

, 

Texas

Thomas Miller attended Schreiner Institute, Kerrville, Texas, and the University of Texas, prior to enlisting in the U.S. Naval Reserve V-5 Program in 1942. He received his Marine Corps Commission and was designated a Naval Aviator in 1943. He was the first American to fly the Marine Corps’ new AV-8A jet, capable of vertical takeoff and landing, and in 1960 made aviation history by setting the 500 kilometer Closed Course World Speed Record at 1,216.78 miles per hour in a F4H-1 (F4B) aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base. He retired as a U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    Marine Attack Squadron 323 (MA-323)

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Thomas H. Miller, Jr. (MCSN: 0-20948), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during the Korean War.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Thomas H. Miller, Jr. (MCSN: 0-20948), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Thomas H. Miller, Jr. (MCSN: 0-20948), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Thomas H. Miller, Jr. (MCSN: 0-20948), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Thomas H. Miller, Jr. (MCSN: 0-20948), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Republic of Vietnam.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Thomas H. Miller, Jr. (MCSN: 0-20948), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Thomas H. Miller, Jr. (MCSN: 0-20948), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight.