Richmond L. Miller

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Richmond L. Miller, Jr., United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United Nations as Pilot of an unarmed T-6 aircraft with the 6148th Tactical Control Squadron, 6147th Tactical Control Group, FIFTH Air Force, on 15 May 1952. While on a tactical reconnaissance mission in the vicinity of Kumgong-ni, Korea, Captain Miller directed a series of devastating attacks by three flights of fighter-bombers on a heavily fortified area of enemy troop concentration. While marking the target for each flight of fighter-bombers, Captain Miller received battle damage on three separate passes. Despite the fact that he could not evaluate the extent of his battle damage, Captain Miller continued his passes and directions until all the fighter-bombers had expended all their ordnance. His skillful airmanship and aggressiveness contributed materially to a highly successful mission against the enemy. Through his high personal courage and devotion to the best interests of the military service, Captain Miller reflected great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.