Biographical/historical information

Captain Miller, a member of the US Naval Class of 1941, served in battleships and destroyers during World War II.

Scope and arrangement

In his initial interview Miller describes his background in Pennsylvania, his education and employment prior to entering the Naval Academy, his experiences at the Academy, and his service during World War II. Included in the wartime duty was service in the USS WASHINGTON operating in the Atlantic, assignment to the DD GHERARDI and its involvement in the Normandy Invasion.

In interview #2, Captain Miller discusses the invasion of Southern France, duty in the Pacific at Ulithi and Okanawa, and the commissioning of the USS MEREDITH. Post war commentary concerns service at the U.S. Naval Academy, assignments in the USS WILLIAM T. POWELL and the USS GREENWOOD and duty in the Mediterranean with the U.S. 6th Fleet.

Administrative information

Source of acquisition

Gift of Edward G. Miller

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General note

1930s-1950s

Key terms

Personal Names

Miller, Edward G.

Corporate Names

United States Naval Academy--Students
United States. Navy--Officers--Interviews
Washington (Battleship : BB-56)

Topical

World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Atlantic Ocean
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--France--Normandy
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific Ocean
World War, 1939-1945--Naval operations, American

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