Lyle H. Miller

Lyle Holcombe Miller (March 10, 1889 – March 11, 1973) was an officer of the United States Marine Corps, who reached the rank of brigadier general. He is most noted for his service as chief of staff of Samoa Defense Force during World War II. He disgraced his good service record by incident with Dai Li, Chiang Kai-shek's Military Intelligence Service Chief, in late 1944.

Early career

Lyle H. Miller was born on March 10, 1889, in Athens, Michigan. He attended the local high school and subsequently went to the Albion College, where he later graduated with Bachelor of Arts degree. Miller then worked as an instructor at Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, Missouri, before was commissioned second lieutenant in the Marine Corps in August 1914. He was subsequently ordered to the instruction for 17 months at the Marine Officers' School, Norfolk, Virginia and took part in the Veracruz Expedition aboard the battleship USS Illinois within the course.

Miller died on March 11, 1973, only one day after his 84th birthday. He is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery in Athens, Michigan, together with his wife, Margurite French Miller (1889–1988).

Decorations

Here is the ribbon bar of Brigadier General Lyle H. Miller: