John Duppa-Miller

John Duppa-Miller

Sub‑Lieutenant John Bryan Peter Duppa-Miller of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve was awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed in bomb and mine disposal while serving with HMS "President" during the Blitz in the winter of 1940. Notice of his award appeared in the London Gazette on the 14th of January 1941, the citation praising his 'great gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty.'

Miller was married to Clare Heald.

References

* [http://www.gc-database.co.uk/recipients/Duppa-MillerJBP.htm GC database]
* [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_19950106/ai_n9628701 obit]


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