ARMY BRIGEDIER GENERAL Miller, 102 of East Lansing, MI died Saturday. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Pauline Moss Perry in 1985; a son David Miller Perry in 1963; and three sisters, Mildred Gridley, Ina Getter, and Frances Kane. General Perry is survived by his daughter, Susan Moss Perry, St. Charles, MO; daughter-in-law, Joan Perry Cooper, grandson, Mark David Perry, granddaughter, Debra (Steve) Pinedo and great-grandson, Colin Pinedo, all of California; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He attended Pennsylvania State College and graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, class of 1931. His military schooling included the Artillery School, the Command and General Staff College, the Army and Air War Colleges, and he was an instructor at three of those schools.
Upon graduation from West Point in 1931, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in Field Artillery. His military career included twenty different stations in the United States, the Far East and Europe.
Miller served with the First Army in England and France during World War II; and as Commanding Officer, 52nd Field Artillery, 24th Infantry Division, he was part of Task Force Smith, the first U.S. combat unit to fight in the Korean War.
His awards during his 30 year career included: Distinguished Service Cross, two Legions of Merit, three Bronze Star Medals, a Purple Heart and numerous others. Upon retiring in 1961, he completed the course classes for a Master's Degree in Public Administration at Michigan State University, and was an assistant to the Dean of International Studies and Programs until 1975.
He was an active member of All Saints Episcopal Church; several retirees' military groups including MOAA; Kiwanis Club of Lansing; MSU retirees; American Legion Post #86, and other organizations. He also volunteered at local nursing homes and with the American Red Cross. Since his retirement he continued to receive recognition from various military groups: one from the Korean Veterans Association- a certificate of Grand Meritorious Service Medal; a Special Certificate of Valor-Task Force Smith-Korea, and a medal in 2004 from the Regional Council of Normandy, France for his service during WWII.
A memorial service was held Monday, March 29, 2010 at All Saints Episcopal Church, East Lansing, MI. with Rev. Katherine Ann Carlson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church or Lansing Kiwanis Club Foundation in memory of General Miller Perry.
Arangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, East Lansing, MI
In a seperate article in the Lansing State Journal (3-27-2010), Perry is described as a VERY HUMBLE man. He would not say much about the accomplishments of his military career. He lived to be 102. He was a fantastic person, very kind, very generous. He was a wonderful father. In 1950, near Osan, Korea, he was shot in the knee, yet refused to be evacuated and ended up leading his battery to safety. Even in civilian life, he attended most every military event that he could -- supported every military organization in the Greater Lansing area.
This following was added on May 9, 2020:
"The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) Miller Osborne Perry (ASN: 0-18427), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with the 52d Field Artillery Battalion, 24th Infantry Division. Lieutenant Colonel Perry distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces near Osan, Korea, on 5 July 1950. On this date Lieutenant Colonel Perry voluntarily accompanied one of his batteries, part of a task force numbering less than four hundred men, deep into enemy territory. The task force organized a defensive position in the path of the advancing enemy and Colonel Perry remained to assist the infantry battalion commander and direct the artillery battery. The enemy attacked in overwhelming numbers, supported by heavy tanks and, without regard for his own personal safety, Colonel Perry manned a rocket launcher from an exposed position firing at tanks from distances of ten to fifteen yards. The rockets were ineffective against the heavy armor, so Colonel Perry ordered his 105-mm. howitzers to place direct fire on the tanks, destroying six. During a lull in the firing the enemy displayed a flag of truce and Colonel Perry, in advancing to recognize the flag, was fired on and wounded. He refused to be evacuated and later on directed the fire that enabled his battery to break out of encirclement, then personally led them twenty miles through enemy held territory to safety."
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
He attended Pennsylvania State College and graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, class of 1931. His military schooling included the Artillery School, the Command and General Staff College, the Army and Air War Colleges, and he was an instructor at three of those schools.
Upon graduation from West Point in 1931, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in Field Artillery. His military career included twenty different stations in the United States, the Far East and Europe.
Miller served with the First Army in England and France during World War II; and as Commanding Officer, 52nd Field Artillery, 24th Infantry Division, he was part of Task Force Smith, the first U.S. combat unit to fight in the Korean War.
His awards during his 30 year career included: Distinguished Service Cross, two Legions of Merit, three Bronze Star Medals, a Purple Heart and numerous others. Upon retiring in 1961, he completed the course classes for a Master's Degree in Public Administration at Michigan State University, and was an assistant to the Dean of International Studies and Programs until 1975.
He was an active member of All Saints Episcopal Church; several retirees' military groups including MOAA; Kiwanis Club of Lansing; MSU retirees; American Legion Post #86, and other organizations. He also volunteered at local nursing homes and with the American Red Cross. Since his retirement he continued to receive recognition from various military groups: one from the Korean Veterans Association- a certificate of Grand Meritorious Service Medal; a Special Certificate of Valor-Task Force Smith-Korea, and a medal in 2004 from the Regional Council of Normandy, France for his service during WWII.
A memorial service was held Monday, March 29, 2010 at All Saints Episcopal Church, East Lansing, MI. with Rev. Katherine Ann Carlson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church or Lansing Kiwanis Club Foundation in memory of General Miller Perry.
Arangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, East Lansing, MI
In a seperate article in the Lansing State Journal (3-27-2010), Perry is described as a VERY HUMBLE man. He would not say much about the accomplishments of his military career. He lived to be 102. He was a fantastic person, very kind, very generous. He was a wonderful father. In 1950, near Osan, Korea, he was shot in the knee, yet refused to be evacuated and ended up leading his battery to safety. Even in civilian life, he attended most every military event that he could -- supported every military organization in the Greater Lansing area.
This following was added on May 9, 2020:
"The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) Miller Osborne Perry (ASN: 0-18427), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with the 52d Field Artillery Battalion, 24th Infantry Division. Lieutenant Colonel Perry distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces near Osan, Korea, on 5 July 1950. On this date Lieutenant Colonel Perry voluntarily accompanied one of his batteries, part of a task force numbering less than four hundred men, deep into enemy territory. The task force organized a defensive position in the path of the advancing enemy and Colonel Perry remained to assist the infantry battalion commander and direct the artillery battery. The enemy attacked in overwhelming numbers, supported by heavy tanks and, without regard for his own personal safety, Colonel Perry manned a rocket launcher from an exposed position firing at tanks from distances of ten to fifteen yards. The rockets were ineffective against the heavy armor, so Colonel Perry ordered his 105-mm. howitzers to place direct fire on the tanks, destroying six. During a lull in the firing the enemy displayed a flag of truce and Colonel Perry, in advancing to recognize the flag, was fired on and wounded. He refused to be evacuated and later on directed the fire that enabled his battery to break out of encirclement, then personally led them twenty miles through enemy held territory to safety."
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
ARMY BRIGEDIER GENERAL Miller, 102 of East Lansing, MI died Saturday. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Pauline Moss Perry in 1985; a son David Miller Perry in 1963; and three sisters, Mildred Gridley, Ina Getter, and Frances Kane. General Perry is survived by his daughter, Susan Moss Perry, St. Charles, MO; daughter-in-law, Joan Perry Cooper, grandson, Mark David Perry, granddaughter, Debra (Steve) Pinedo and great-grandson, Colin Pinedo, all of California; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He attended Pennsylvania State College and graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, class of 1931. His military schooling included the Artillery School, the Command and General Staff College, the Army and Air War Colleges, and he was an instructor at three of those schools.
Upon graduation from West Point in 1931, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in Field Artillery. His military career included twenty different stations in the United States, the Far East and Europe.
Miller served with the First Army in England and France during World War II; and as Commanding Officer, 52nd Field Artillery, 24th Infantry Division, he was part of Task Force Smith, the first U.S. combat unit to fight in the Korean War.
His awards during his 30 year career included: Distinguished Service Cross, two Legions of Merit, three Bronze Star Medals, a Purple Heart and numerous others. Upon retiring in 1961, he completed the course classes for a Master's Degree in Public Administration at Michigan State University, and was an assistant to the Dean of International Studies and Programs until 1975.
He was an active member of All Saints Episcopal Church; several retirees' military groups including MOAA; Kiwanis Club of Lansing; MSU retirees; American Legion Post #86, and other organizations. He also volunteered at local nursing homes and with the American Red Cross. Since his retirement he continued to receive recognition from various military groups: one from the Korean Veterans Association- a certificate of Grand Meritorious Service Medal; a Special Certificate of Valor-Task Force Smith-Korea, and a medal in 2004 from the Regional Council of Normandy, France for his service during WWII.
A memorial service was held Monday, March 29, 2010 at All Saints Episcopal Church, East Lansing, MI. with Rev. Katherine Ann Carlson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church or Lansing Kiwanis Club Foundation in memory of General Miller Perry.
Arangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, East Lansing, MI
In a seperate article in the Lansing State Journal (3-27-2010), Perry is described as a VERY HUMBLE man. He would not say much about the accomplishments of his military career. He lived to be 102. He was a fantastic person, very kind, very generous. He was a wonderful father. In 1950, near Osan, Korea, he was shot in the knee, yet refused to be evacuated and ended up leading his battery to safety. Even in civilian life, he attended most every military event that he could -- supported every military organization in the Greater Lansing area.
This following was added on May 9, 2020:
"The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) Miller Osborne Perry (ASN: 0-18427), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with the 52d Field Artillery Battalion, 24th Infantry Division. Lieutenant Colonel Perry distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces near Osan, Korea, on 5 July 1950. On this date Lieutenant Colonel Perry voluntarily accompanied one of his batteries, part of a task force numbering less than four hundred men, deep into enemy territory. The task force organized a defensive position in the path of the advancing enemy and Colonel Perry remained to assist the infantry battalion commander and direct the artillery battery. The enemy attacked in overwhelming numbers, supported by heavy tanks and, without regard for his own personal safety, Colonel Perry manned a rocket launcher from an exposed position firing at tanks from distances of ten to fifteen yards. The rockets were ineffective against the heavy armor, so Colonel Perry ordered his 105-mm. howitzers to place direct fire on the tanks, destroying six. During a lull in the firing the enemy displayed a flag of truce and Colonel Perry, in advancing to recognize the flag, was fired on and wounded. He refused to be evacuated and later on directed the fire that enabled his battery to break out of encirclement, then personally led them twenty miles through enemy held territory to safety."
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
He attended Pennsylvania State College and graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, class of 1931. His military schooling included the Artillery School, the Command and General Staff College, the Army and Air War Colleges, and he was an instructor at three of those schools.
Upon graduation from West Point in 1931, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in Field Artillery. His military career included twenty different stations in the United States, the Far East and Europe.
Miller served with the First Army in England and France during World War II; and as Commanding Officer, 52nd Field Artillery, 24th Infantry Division, he was part of Task Force Smith, the first U.S. combat unit to fight in the Korean War.
His awards during his 30 year career included: Distinguished Service Cross, two Legions of Merit, three Bronze Star Medals, a Purple Heart and numerous others. Upon retiring in 1961, he completed the course classes for a Master's Degree in Public Administration at Michigan State University, and was an assistant to the Dean of International Studies and Programs until 1975.
He was an active member of All Saints Episcopal Church; several retirees' military groups including MOAA; Kiwanis Club of Lansing; MSU retirees; American Legion Post #86, and other organizations. He also volunteered at local nursing homes and with the American Red Cross. Since his retirement he continued to receive recognition from various military groups: one from the Korean Veterans Association- a certificate of Grand Meritorious Service Medal; a Special Certificate of Valor-Task Force Smith-Korea, and a medal in 2004 from the Regional Council of Normandy, France for his service during WWII.
A memorial service was held Monday, March 29, 2010 at All Saints Episcopal Church, East Lansing, MI. with Rev. Katherine Ann Carlson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church or Lansing Kiwanis Club Foundation in memory of General Miller Perry.
Arangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, East Lansing, MI
In a seperate article in the Lansing State Journal (3-27-2010), Perry is described as a VERY HUMBLE man. He would not say much about the accomplishments of his military career. He lived to be 102. He was a fantastic person, very kind, very generous. He was a wonderful father. In 1950, near Osan, Korea, he was shot in the knee, yet refused to be evacuated and ended up leading his battery to safety. Even in civilian life, he attended most every military event that he could -- supported every military organization in the Greater Lansing area.
This following was added on May 9, 2020:
"The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) Miller Osborne Perry (ASN: 0-18427), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with the 52d Field Artillery Battalion, 24th Infantry Division. Lieutenant Colonel Perry distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces near Osan, Korea, on 5 July 1950. On this date Lieutenant Colonel Perry voluntarily accompanied one of his batteries, part of a task force numbering less than four hundred men, deep into enemy territory. The task force organized a defensive position in the path of the advancing enemy and Colonel Perry remained to assist the infantry battalion commander and direct the artillery battery. The enemy attacked in overwhelming numbers, supported by heavy tanks and, without regard for his own personal safety, Colonel Perry manned a rocket launcher from an exposed position firing at tanks from distances of ten to fifteen yards. The rockets were ineffective against the heavy armor, so Colonel Perry ordered his 105-mm. howitzers to place direct fire on the tanks, destroying six. During a lull in the firing the enemy displayed a flag of truce and Colonel Perry, in advancing to recognize the flag, was fired on and wounded. He refused to be evacuated and later on directed the fire that enabled his battery to break out of encirclement, then personally led them twenty miles through enemy held territory to safety."
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
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