Background
Miles, Milton Edward was born on April 6, 1900 in Jerome, Arizona, United States. Son of George Albert and Mae Belle (Cook) Miles.
Miles, Milton Edward was born on April 6, 1900 in Jerome, Arizona, United States. Son of George Albert and Mae Belle (Cook) Miles.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1922, postgraduate, 1927-1928. Master of Science, Columbia, 1929.
Apprentice seaman United States Navy, 1917. Commissioned ensign, 1922, and advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1945. Commander United States Naval Group, China, World World World War World War II
Commandant 3d Naval District, New York City.
Vice admiral, retired 1958. Milton East. Miles Chair International Relations established by Naval War College.
Fellow Royal Canadian Geography Society. Member American Society Naval Engineers.
Married Wilma Sinton Jerman, September 4, 1925. Children: William (deceased), Murray Edward, Charles Hammond.