Fully aware of the numerous antiaircraft weapons surrounding the base and the clear weather providing the enemy a clear view of all approaches, he courageously proceeded with the mission.
A Christmas memory from PFC William Sirtola, B-CO 6-31 IN BN 9th ID.
In August 1942, Miller sent a letter to General Charles Young of the Army Service Forces, outlining his vision of "streamlining modern military music" to inspire troops and the public.
Illuminated by flares dropped from a C-130 Hercules, the first rescue helicopter, HH3E Jolly 29, successfully retrieved three survivors but was forced to retreat under intense enemy fire.
The explosion ignited supplies and ammunition inside the helicopter, causing detonations and filling the aircraft with dense white smoke.
Despite suffering painful wounds from grenade fragments and enduring relentless enemy fire, he remained in the bunker, providing suppressive fire to cover the command group’s retreat to a new position.
