John H. Miller

John Harrison Miller (April 16, 1925 – November 11, 2025) was a lieutenant general in the United States Marine Corps. A highly decorated veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam, Miller completed his career as commanding general, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic.

Early life and career John H. Miller was born on April 16, 1925, in San Angelo, Texas, and graduated from the Axtell High School in June 1942. He then entered the Texas A&M University, where he was active in the football team and also was a member of the ROTC unit. Miller left the university in order to enlist in the Marine Corps Reserve in May 1943 and following the boot camp and service stateside, he took part in the Battle of Okinawa as a Radar Repair Technician in May 1945.

Following the War, Miller participated in the Occupation of Japan and returned to the United States with the rank of staff sergeant. He was released from active duty in April 1946 and returned to the Texas A&M University in order to complete his education. Miller graduated in May 1949 with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. He married his high school love, Virginia Lee Campbell (December 20, 1924 – January 30, 2012) on August 31, 1947.

As the commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, Miller ran the day-to-day operations within the headquarters of Force Logistics Command (FLC) and coordinated the work of personnel, intelligence, operations, logistics and communications sections of the FLC. He held that command until the beginning of December 1969 and received the Legion of Merit with Combat "V" for his service with FLC.

Miller was inducted into Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets Hall of Honor in 2019. He died in Bryan, Texas on November 11, 2025, at the age of 100.

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