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	76k	James Miller was born in Denmark, 21 September 1836. He served in the Navy during the Civil War, accredited as a Massachusetts resident, and was a member of the crew of USS Marblehead (1862-1865) in 1863. He distinguished himself by continuing to take soundings while under fire during an engagement with Confederate artillery on the Stono River, South Carolina, on 25 December 1863. For his courageous conduct on this occasion, Quartermaster James Miller was awarded the Medal of Honor and promoted to Acting Master's Mate. He died in Philadelphia 04 March 1914, and is buried in that city's Fernwood Cemetery. Photo #: NH 79919. Quartermaster James Miller, USN, halftone image, copied from "Deeds of Valor", Volume II, page 50, published by the Perrien-Keydel Company, Detroit, 1907. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.		Bill Gonyo
USS Miller (DD-535)
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION to the UNITED STATES SHIP MILLER for service as set forth in the following CITATION: "For exceptionally meritorious service in support of military operations on March 19, 1945. Promptly approaching the U.S.S. FRANKLIN after that vessel had been severely damaged by enemy aircraft, the U.S.S. MILLER heroically fought raging fires and put aboard rescue parties despite the serious hazards created by exploding gasoline, bombs and ammunition, in an effort to salvage the crippled carrier and save her stricken crew members. Within easy range of enemy air bases, she kept all guns manned and ready to repel any hostile attacks while repeatedly closing the FRANKLIN’s flaming sides to pick up isolated groups of wounded and trapped men. The MILLER’s valiant achievements in saving many lives and aiding in the safe withdrawal of a valuable fleet unit attest to the professional skill and fearless devotion to duty of her officers and men, and reflects the highest credit upon the United States Naval Service." All personnel attached to and serving on board the U.S.S. MILLER on March 19, 1945, are authorized to wear the NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION Ribbon. James Forrestal Secretary of the Navy
	960k	Wartime shot, date and location unknown. It shows ship in a camo measure that looks to be an unfinished Measure 22, The hull is not blue but horizontal surfaces are. Gun mount #1 has a blue gun cover.		David Upton
	119k	Undated, location unknown.		Bill Gonyo
	165k	Undated, location unknown.		Richard Miller BMCS USNR RET.
	121k	Undated, location unknown.		Richard Miller BMCS USNR RET.
	156k	Undated, location unknown.		Richard Miller BMCS USNR RET.
	77k	USS Miller (DD-535) in San Francisco Bay, California, 21 September 1943. Photgraphed from an aircraft based at Alameda Naval Air Station, flying at an altitude of 400 feet. Naval History & Heritage Command photo NH 98521		Robert Hurst
	85k	The USS Miller (DD-535) upon completion from the builder on 24 September 1943 a few weeks after commissioning on 31 August 1943. NARA Photo 19-LCM-DD 535 file.		Rick E. Davis
	107k	USS Miller (DD-535) alongside USS Independence (CVL-22), while transferring mail, 11 October 1944. Naval History & Heritage Command photo NH 98522		Fred Weiss
	45k	The USS Miller (DD-535) coming alongside USS Franklin (CV-13) to take-off the carrier's flag officers and their staffs. The USS Hickox (DD-673) later rescued men trapped on the carrier's fantail. Photo from "United States Destroyer Operations in World War II" by Theodore Roscoe.		Robert Hurst
	126k	Navy Photo 6284-45, amidships looking aft plan view of USS Miller (DD 535) with USS Owen (DD 536) of the right at Mare Island on 29 Aug 1945. Miller was in overhaul at the yard from 9 July to 1 September 1945.		Darryl Baker
	89k	USS Miller (DD-535) at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, 24 August 1945. Naval History & Heritage Command photo NH 98523.		Robert Hurst
	84k	USS Miller (DD-535) at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, 24 August 1945. Naval History & Heritage Command photo NH 98524.		Robert Hurst
	122k	Navy Photo 6286-45, amidships looking forward plan view of USS Miller (DD 535) with USS Owen (DD 536) of the left at Mare Island on 29 Aug 1945.		Darryl Baker
	307k	USS Owen (DD 536) with USS Miller (DD 535) outboard and USS Ellet (DD 398) inboard at Mare Island on August 29 1945.		Ed Zajkowski
	230k 227k	The crew at San Diego about the time of her decommissioning in 1945.		David Buell
	73k	USS Miller (DD-535) underway soon after she was recommissioned, circa 1951. Naval History & Heritage Command photo NH 98525		Original: Fred Weiss Replacement: Robert Hurst
	170k	September 22 1952, location unknown.		Ed Zajkowski
	82k	Off Songjin, Korea, circa January 1953.		Wayne Schafer
	122k	During her Korean War deployment, location unknown.		Richard Price
	81k	USS Miller (DD-535) returns to Newport, Rhode Island, from overseas duty, 1956. In the background are other Atlantic Fleet Destroyer Force ships moored to buoys in Narrangansett Bay. USS Dortch (DD-670) is in the left center, and USS Hickox (DD-673) is at right. The original print bears the stamped date 20 August 1956. Naval History & Heritage Command photo NH 98526		Original: Fred Weiss Replacement: Robert Hurst
	58k	South Boston Naval Annex, 1959		© Richard Leonhardt
	143k	USS Miller (DD-535) comes alongside USS Wasp (CVS-18) for a refueling demonstration during the carrier's family day cruise, 16 April 1959. Some of Wasp's crew members and their families are observing the evolution. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.		Fred Weiss
	112k	Late 1950's recruiting poster, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.		Fred Weiss / Robert Hurst
	156k	USS Miller (DD-535) underway astern while in a harbor, circa the early 1960s. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.		Fred Weiss
	158k	USS Miller (DD-535) underway at sea, circa the early 1960s. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.		Fred Weiss
	140k	New York Harbor, August 28 1961		© Richard Leonhardt
	90k	Commander Thaxter P. Spencer, USNR, Commanding Officer, USS Miller (DD-535), brings his ship into port, as she returns to Boston, Massachusetts, after four months in the Eastern Atlantic on anti-submarine exercises, 21 February 1962. Photograph released by the First Naval District Public Information Office. Note Cdr. Spencer's megaphone and binoculars. Naval History & Heritage COmmand photo NH 98530		Bill Gonyo
	100k	South Boston Naval Annex, July 4 1962. Excellent photo of the forward section of the Fletcher, Note Hedgehog Launcher and detail of the forward 5" -38 gun mounts.		© Richard Leonhardt
	56k	South Boston Naval Annex, July 4 1962		© Richard Leonhardt
	131k	South Boston Naval Annex, July 4 1962. Excellent photo of the aft section of the Fletcher, Detailed view of the two aft 5" gun mounts and dual 40 MM AA guns atop the after deckhouse.		© Richard Leonhardt
	58k	Boston, June 1963		© Richard Leonhardt
	45k	Boston, June 1963		© Richard Leonhardt
	96k	Philadelphia Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility 30 July 1974, (L-R) USS Allen M. Sumner (DD-692), USS Caperton (DD-650), Gatling (DD-671), USS Miller (DD-535), USS Hazelwood (DD-531) and USS Cassin Young (DD-793).
	122k	Ships patch.		Mike Smolinski / Robert Hurst

CDR Theodore Hertzel Kobey    Aug 31 1943 - Aug 15 1944

LCDR Dwight Lyman Johnson    Aug 15 1944 - Dec 19 1945 (Later RADM)

(Decommissioned Dec 19 1945 - May 19 1951)

CDR Axton Turner Jones    May 19 1951 - Jun 21 1953

CDR Seymour Dombroff    Jun 21 1953 - Jul 1954

CDR Gene Robert La Rocque    Jul 1954 - 1955 (Later RADM)

CDR Harry Carl Allendorfer Jr.    1955 - Sep 1957

CDR James Davis Jenkins    May 1958 - Jul 1959

CDR John Jenks Mitchell    Jul 1959 - Feb 1961