Background
Miller was born in 1918 in New Zealand and educated at Auckland Grammar School.
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Denis Miller
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Auckland Grammar School.
Career
Miller travelled to the United Kingdom in 1941, where he served in Royal Air Force Bomber Command. His first posting was to Number. 50 Squadron Royal Air Force, where he flew Hampdens.
He then moved to Number.
25 Operational Training Unit Royal Air Force to instruct on Vickers Wellingtons. At the end of World World War II, Miller joined British Overseas Airways Corporation. He flew a variety of aircraft with BOAC for over 28 years.
Achievements
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On 23 June 1942, the then Acting Flight Lieutenant Miller was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in recognition of gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy. On 12 May 1944, the then Acting Squadron Leader Miller was awarded the Distinguished Service Order in recognition of gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy. The details were gazetted on 9 May 1944 as follows: Acting Squadron Leader Dennis Miller, Distinguished Flying Cross (NZ402207), Royal New Zealand Air Force, Number 49 Squadron Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, this officer has completed very many sorties, including five attacks on Berlin and three against Hanover. Throughout he has displayed a high degree of skill, courage and resolution, qualities which have earned him much success. In April 1944, he piloted an aircraft detailed for a minelaying mission. In spite of opposing fire from armed ships and from the shore batteries, Squadron Leader Miller executed his task with great precision and afterwards completed the long flight home safely. His example has been worthy of emulation.
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Born
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Died
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Nationality
New Zealand