Career
Mills enlisted in the United States. Naval Reserve as seaman second class 4 December 1940. He was appointed aviation cadet 6 March 1941, naval aviator 22 August 1941, and commissioned ensign 19 September 1941. United States Ship Mills (Delaware-383) was named in his honor.
She was laid down 26 March 1943 by Brown Shipbuilding Company, Houston, Texas.
Launched 26 May 1943. Sponsored by Mistress James East. Mills.
And commissioned 12 October 1943, Lieutenant Commander J. South. Muzzy, United States Coast Guard, in command.