- Samuel Stockton Miles
Samuel Stockton Miles was born on
12 November 1913 inPhiladelphia ,Pennsylvania . He received a B.A. degree fromPrinceton University ,Princeton, New Jersey , in 1936, and an M.D. degree from theJohns Hopkins University ,Baltimore, Maryland , in 1940.Navy career
"Samuel S. Miles" was appointed Lieutenant (jg.), Medical Corps, USNR, on
16 May 1942 .Awarded the Silver Star
During the American attack upon
Tulagi ,Solomon Islands ,7 August 1942 , "Samuel S. Miles" bravely sought to administer medical treatment in the forward area. While attempting to reach casualties despite hostile fire, he was killed by the enemy. For his bravery and dedication, he was awarded theSilver Star .Namesake
USS Samuel S. Miles (DE-183) , laid down on5 July 1943 by theFederal Shipbuilding and Drydock Co.,Newark, New Jersey was launched on3 October 1943 and sponsored by Mrs. Samuel S. Miles. She was commissioned on4 November 1943 ee also
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* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/s4/samuel_s_miles.htm Samuel S. Miles]
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