Brent Robinson Miller

YORK COUNTY - LTC Brent Robinson Miller (Ret.), 65, passed away in his home Sunday morning, Aug. 31, 2008, due to cancer and diabetes related complications.
Brent is survived by his wife and best friend of 41 years, Frances L. Miller; his two sons, Chad and Brian Miller; his daughter-in-law, Candice Miller; and a soon-to-be born granddaughter, Alayna.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William H. Miller and Theresa L. Miller.
He graduated from the University of Miami, Fla., as the Graduating Senior Cadet in ROTC in 1966. He began an active duty U.S. Army career in 1966, attending the Infantry Officers Basic Course and Airborne School while stationed at Fort Benning, Ga. Soon after, he married Frances L. Martin on Dec 23, 1966. He was then assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's Airborne School, Fort Bragg N.C., in 1967. He was then deployed to the 25th Infantry Division, Tayninh, Vietnam, as platoon leader in 1967 during the war. He was severely wounded in his left leg on Nov. 28, 1967, in an exchange of fire between opposing military units. He recovered for a year at the Eisenhower Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Ga., through 1968. He was then assigned to the Escort Guard Co, at Seneca Army Depot, in New York State from 1968 until 1971. He was then deployed to the 83rd Ordnance Battalion, Anyang, Korea, from 1971 to 1972. In 1972, he attended the Ordnance Center School at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., and then he became an instructor for the remainder of his assignment. In 1977 he was then assigned to the 10th ADA Group at Darmstadt, Germany. Returning to the U.S. in 1980, he attended the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. In 1981 he was assigned to the Joint Deployment Agency at Mac Dill AFB, Fla. In 1984 he was assigned to Central Ammo Management Office – PAC at Fort Shafter, Hawaii. In 1988 he was assigned to TRADOC, Fort Monroe, Va. He retired from the U.S. Army on July 31, 1990 at Fort Monroe.
Awards and Honors include: Bronze Star Medal, Purple heart w/1 OLC, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal w/3 OLC, Army Commendation Medal w/1 OLC, National Defense Service medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Parachutist Badge, Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/palm, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Oversea Service Ribbon.
LTC. Miller was an avid saltwater fishermen, skilled marksman and hunter, experienced scuba diver, model airplane builder and all around great outdoorsman and hobbyist. His love for the waters and outdoor activities is continued in tradition and with great pride by his wife, Fran, and two sons, Chad and Brian.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at the Chapel of the Centurion, Fort Monroe, Va.
Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.