Andrew Miller (Royal Navy officer)

Andrew Miller
Born (1926-12-12)12 December 1926
Died 1 July 1986(1986-07-01) (aged 59)
Allegiance  United Kingdom
Service/branch  Royal Navy
Years of service 1944-1986
Rank Rear-Admiral
Commands held ML3513
HMS Asheldham
HMS Grafton
HMS Scorpion
HMS Nubian
Battles/wars World War II

Rear-Admiral Andrew John 'Jock' Miller (12 December 1926 – 1 July 1986) was a senior Royal Navy officer.[1]

Education

Miller was educated at Craigflower Preparatory School near Dunfermline, Fife and the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth.[1][2]

Naval career

Miller was appointed midshipman in 1944, captain in 1965 and Rear-Admiral in 1972.[1][2]

During his career Miller commanded ML3513, HMS Asheldham (M2604), HMS Grafton (F51), HMS Scorpion (D64) and HMS Nubian (F131).[1][2]

Miller was director of public relations for the Royal Navy from 1970-71.[1] He was also Flag Officer of 2nd Flotilla from 1972-1973.[1]

From 1977-1981 he served as the London and south east regional director of the Missions to Seaman charity.[2] In 1981 he was appointed assistant general secretary (administration).[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Rear-Admiral A. J. Miller". The Times (62499). 3 July 1986. p. 19. Rear-Admiral Andrew John 'Jock' Miller Assistant General Secretary (Administration) of the Missions to Seamen since 1981, died suddenley in London on July 1. He was 59. Educated at Craigflower, Fife, and the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, he was made a midshipman in 1944. He subsequently rose to the rank of captain in 1965 and was promoted Rear-Admiral in 1972. During his naval career, Miller commanded ML3513, Asheldham, Grafton, Scorpion and Nubian. From 1970-1971 he was director of public relations (Royal Navy). He was Flag Officer, 2nd Flotilla, from 1972-1973. A keen gardener, he steadfastly served the Missions to Seamen over a number of years, acting as its London and south east regional director from 1977-1981, before becoming the charity's general secretary. He was also a devout christian who played an active role in his own parish of Bosham, West Sussex, in the diocese of Chichester.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Miller, Rear-Adm. Andrew John. Who Was Who 2016 (November 2015 online ed.). A & C Black, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing plc.
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