The USS Miller (DD-535) was a Fletcher-class destroyer built during World War II, notable for its service in the Pacific Theater. Laid down on 18 August 1942 by Bethlehem Steel in San Francisco, California, she was launched on 15 February 1943 and commissioned on 31 August 1943. The vessel featured the typical Fletcher-class design, known for its durability and versatility, although specific dimensions are not provided in the source. Throughout her wartime service, Miller was assigned to Destroyer Squadron 52 and operated primarily in the Pacific. After initial exercises at Pearl Harbor, she participated in escort missions and screening operations during the Allied assaults on Kwajalein and Eniwetok. She then joined the Fast Carrier Task Force, supporting major operations including strikes at Palau, Yap, Ulithi, Woleai, Hollandia, Wakde, Sarmi, Truk, Marcus, Wake Islands, and the Marianas. Miller played a crucial role in screening aircraft carriers and providing gunfire support during these campaigns. A notable event was her involvement in the Battle of the Philippine Sea in June 1944, where she helped defend the carriers from Japanese air attacks, shooting down enemy planes. She also participated in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, notably engaging and sinking an enemy destroyer at San Bernardino Strait. During the Okinawa campaign, Miller rescued downed pilots and supported carrier strikes against Japanese military targets, earning the Navy Unit Commendation for her actions when aiding the damaged carrier Franklin. After the war, Miller was decommissioned in December 1945 and joined the Reserve Fleet. She was recommissioned in 1951 for service with the Atlantic Fleet, including operations during the Korean War, where she provided gunfire support off Korea and screened carriers in air operations. She later served in the Mediterranean and participated in response actions during the Lebanon crisis in 1958. Miller was ultimately decommissioned on 30 June 1964, stricken from the Naval Vessel Register in 1974, and sold for scrap in 1975. Her service record highlights her as a versatile and active vessel that contributed significantly to Allied naval operations during and after World War II.

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