MILLER, Wilbur G., St. Helena Parish, Louisiana
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From "St. Helena Vets Remember World War II: Personal Interviews
With World War II Vets", published by St. Helena Historical
Association, 1995.  Compiled and edited by Inez Bridges Tate and
reprinted with permission.

WILBUR G. MILLER

June 11, 1922 - October 20, 1944

     Wilbur G. Miller was born on June 11, 1922 in the Hillsdale

Community.  Wilbur grew up there and attended Woodland School

and as guys in St. Helena Parish did, he worked on his parents'

farm while attending school.  He was the son of Merrick D. and

Evie Miller.

     Wilbur was in the Army, serving in the 47th Infantry, 9th

Division.  He was a glider pilot.  The glider crashed and Wilbur

was killed on October 20, 1944.

     Wilbur had married and his wife was expecting their first

child when he died.

     Wilbur is buried in the Hillsdale Baptist Church Cemetery.

From his marker:  "Wilbur G. Miller, Louisiana, Pvt. 47 Infty,

9 Div. WW II, June 11, 1922, October 20, 1944."

Information provided by Charles A Miller, brother.

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