Roy A. Miller Jr. Papers
This collection documents Roy A. Miller Jr.’s service with the U. S. Army in the European Theater during World War II. Included is correspondence between Miller and his parents, a booklet documenting his service record, and copies of military documents pertaining to his service and discharge.
Dates
- 1942-1946
Language of Materials
The material in this collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact Special Collections.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Overview
This collection documents Roy A. Miller Jr.’s service with the U. S. Army in the European Theater during World War II. Included is correspondence between Miller and his parents, a booklet documenting his service record, and copies of military documents pertaining to his service and discharge.
Biographical / Historical
Roy August Miller Jr. was born November 27, 1911 in Chicago, Illinois to Roy and Elizabeth Miller. He joined the U.S. Army in 1943 and served in the European Theater during World War II with the 584th Signal Depot Company. He was discharged in 1946. Miller went on to continue his career as a tax agent in the railroad industry. He was married twice, first to Louise (divorced 1950) and later to Gloria Sheppard. Miller died September 22, 1977, and is buried in DuPage County, Illinois.
Arrangement
This collection is in one folder.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was donated through the University of Tennessee's Center for the Study of War and Society.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository