| Edward J. Miller | |
| Birth Date: | 1922 8, df=yes |
| Placeofburial: | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Nickname: | E.J. |
| Branch: | United States Marine Corps |
| Serviceyears: | 1942–1980 |
| Rank: | Lieutenant general |
| Commands: | FMFLANT 4th Marine Division 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade 4th Marine Regiment |
| Battles: | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards: | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Silver Star |
Lieutenant General Edward J. Miller (28 August 19225 June 1993) was a United States Marines Corps officer who served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
He attended St. Thomas Military Academy in St Paul, Minnesota.
As a First lieutenant commanding a platoon of Company B, 1st Battalion, 26th Marines, 5th Marine Division he was awarded the Silver Star for his actions on 22 February 1945 during the Battle of Iwo Jima.[1]
From 23 September 1967 to 24 February 1968 he served as the intelligence officer (G-2) at the 3rd Marine Division headquarters in South Vietnam.[2] [3] From 25 February to 14 September 1968 he commanded the 4th Marine Regiment, during this time his regiment was primarily engaged in Operation Kentucky and Operation Lancaster II.[3]
In early 1972 he was the assistant commander of the 3rd Marine Division.[4] From 3 April 1972 he commanded the 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade (9th MAB) when it deployed offshore of South Vietnam to assist in the defence of I Corps during the Easter Offensive.[4] In late June the 9th MAB conducted a feint a feint amphibious assault against the mouth of the Cua Viet River as a diversion for the South Vietnamese Operation Lam Son 72.[4] He relinquished command of the 9th MAB on 15 November 1972.[4]
On 1 July 1975 he assumed command of the 4th Marine Division and remained in command until 16 June 1978.[5] In April 1977 he oversaw the relocation of the division from Camp Pendleton to New Orleans, Louisiana.[5]
On 28 June 1978 he assumed his final command as Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic. He retired from the Marines on 1 October 1980.[5]
He died on 5 June 1993 and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
His decorations included the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit and Silver Star.[1]