RADM GEORGE H. MILLER, then Commander for distinguishing himself by extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy off FORMOSA when the cruiser to which he was attached fought off enemy aircraft torpedo attacks on the nights of 12, 13 and 14 October 1944, shooting down seven enemy aircraft, and on the 14th received a torpedo hit which resulted in the flooding of both engine rooms, both fire rooms, and several other compartments. As the ship’s damage control officer he made several hazardous inspections of damaged compartments on the lower decks, at a time when the ship was without light and power, listed 16 degrees, rolling the main deck under, and in a condition which indicated it would not remain afloat. In the face of these grave possibilities he quickly and successfully insituted measures to retain what stability and buoyancy were left. When, on 16 October, with the ship in tow, another aerial torpedo attack was received, another enemy aircraft destroyed, and another torpedo hit sustained, he quickly and courageously led the damage control parties in the localizing of the additional damage and the fighting of a dangerous gasoline fire, succeeding at length in both. His complete knowledge of his duties, his courage, his strong leadership and tireless efforts were primary factors in keeping the ship afloat and were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

RADM Miller is a life member and resides in Maryland.