Richard Miller
Richard C. Miller was born on December 11, 1923 in Portland, Oregon, the son of Alexander Miller and Magdalena Miller (née Yost). Alexander Miller arrived in the United States about 1906 and by 1930 he was in the garbage collection business. Magdalena (Lena) Yost arrived in the United States around 1891. The Miller and Yost families emigrated to the United States from Norka, Russia.
Richard was an All-City center for the Jefferson High School football team. He later played at Washington State University before serving in World War II. Richard was shot down and killed on December 28, 1945 during a bombing raid over Europe. He was buried at Lincoln Memorial Park in Portland.
Richard was an All-City center for the Jefferson High School football team. He later played at Washington State University before serving in World War II. Richard was shot down and killed on December 28, 1945 during a bombing raid over Europe. He was buried at Lincoln Memorial Park in Portland.
Sources
Norman Koch, July 2015.
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Last updated February 21, 2018.