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Capt William C. Miller graduated at the local high school and was employed at the local A&P store for a number of years.

He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. The citation Cited: for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 2 August 1944, near Mortain, France. On that date Capt Miller took charge of a disorganized battalion and personally destroyed two German machine gun nests. Capt Miller's outstanding leadership exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

He was also awarded the Silver Star Medal. The citation cited: for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, France, on 8 November 1944. Capt Miller, Commanding Officer of Company B, 137th Infantry Regiment, 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry Division, led his troops mounted on tanks in an attack designed to relieve the pressure on another unit which had been pinned down by heavy enemy fire shortly after entering the village of ****. From his position atop the lead tank, Capt Miller directed the fire and movement of the tanks and of his troops, and succeeded in destroying two German Tanks and three tank destroyers, and in driving the enemy from positions on high ground overlooking the village. Capt Miller then entered the village on foot and joined the commander of the unit therein in a house-to-house search for enemy snipers. By his outstanding leadership, daring, and initiative, he contributed materially to the rout of enemy forces in this area. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.