Obituaries:  Charles Miller, Sabine Parish       M-460
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Feb 23, 1945
Submitted by: Tammy Larche
              tammy@cp-tel.net




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Charles Miller

  23 Feb 1945 - Mr. and Mrs. Dan Miller were informed by the war
department of the death of their son, S/Sgt. Charles Miller, age
24. His death resulted from wounds received in action on Luzon,
Philippine islands, Jan. 13, 1945.

  Sgt. Miller was inducted into the army Feb. 16, 1942 and had
served heroically for 35 months in the infantry. He received is
basic training at Camp Shelby, Miss., was immediately sent
overseas where he participated in a number of major battles on
well known islands, including the Russells, Tarawa, New Georgis,
Caledonia, Guadalacanal and others besides his last battle on
Luzon.

  With almost three years of combat duty, Sgt. Miller's military
life would make an interesting chapter in the history of World
War II and it is with deep pride and gratitude that we will
remember the supreme sacrifice he made for his country and for
us.

  Surviving are: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Miller, Many; two
sisters, Mrs. Clyde E. Anthony, and Gail, Many; four brothers,
James of Beaumont, Texas, Billie Rae of Many, Hebert in the
Philipine islands, and Force, Assam, India.