Ralph Willett Miller

Captain Ralph Willett Miller (24 January 1762 – 14 May 1799) was a Royal Navy officer. He served during the American Revolutionary and the French Revolutionary Wars, eventually rising to the rank of captain. He was one of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson's Band of Brothers at the Battle of the Nile in 1798.

Family and early life Miller was born on 24 January 1762, the son of an American loyalist. His family's allegiance during the American Revolution caused the loss of their property and possessions. Miller was sent to England and entered the navy in 1778, serving aboard with the fleet under Rear-Admiral James Gambier. He later served during the war as part of fleets under Samuel Barrington, George Rodney, Samuel Hood and Thomas Graves. The Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Miller was involved in the failed attack, 1797. Jervis assigned Miller to the Adriatic, but on the arrival of Commodore Horatio Nelson, Miller became Nelson's flag captain aboard . Miller commanded Captain at the Battle of Cape St Vincent on 14 February 1797. He followed Nelson aboard in May 1797, and was with him during his time with the inshore squadron. He participated in the assault on Cádiz in June, and was involved in the unsuccessful Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in July, Miller leading the landing parties from Theseus.