World War II Honoree

William Arthur Miller

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Orient, Ohio

Honored By

Terry W. Miller

Relationship

Son

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WITH BATTERY A, 497TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION OF THE 13TH ARMORED 'BLACK CAT' DIVISION. SAW COMBAT IN THE RHINELAND, INCLUDING FRANCE, GERMANY (BATTLE OF THE RUHR POCKET) AND AUSTRIA. SERVED AS COMMUNICATIONS CHIEF AND RADIO/TELEPHONE OPERATOR THROUGHOUT HIS SERVICE. RECEIVED AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.