Individual Details

Capt Robert David MILLER MN

(1 Mar 1905 - 18 Mar 1943)

Events

Birth1 Mar 19059, Cambridge Street, Barry, Glamorganshire
Baptism5 Jun 1905Barry Parish Church, Barry, Glamorganshire
Residence1911with his parents - 8, Porthkerry Road, Barry, Glamorganshire
Miscellaneous1918joined the Merchant Navy as a cadet
Miscellaneous28 Mar 1924received his 2nd Mate's certificate - Cardiff, Glamorganshire
Miscellaneous3 May 1926received his 1st Mate's certificate - Cardiff, Glamorganshire
Miscellaneous1928joined the crew of the SS Celtic Star - Liverpool, Lancashire
Marriage1942Birkenhead Registration District, Cheshire - Doris Mary RICE
ResidenceAbt 194219, Carlisle Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire
Death18 Mar 1943at sea in the mid Atlantic
Miscellaneous18 Mar 1943was Master of the MV Canadian Star which sank due to enemy action
Probate28 Aug 1943Liverpool
Residence (family)Prescot, Lancashire - Doris Mary RICE

Families

SpouseDoris Mary RICE (1914 - )
FatherRobert Bushell MILLER (1875 - 1957)
MotherEdith Alice JONES (1875 - 1961)
SiblingKenneth Charles MILLER (1911 - 1946)

Notes

Death

At 16.43 hours, was hit with a stern torpedo fired by U-221 and sank southeast of Cape Farewell.

Miscellaneous

Was awarded the King's Commendation for Brave Conduct and Lloyd's War Medal.

Probate

Probate was granted to The Public Trustee. His effects were valued at £3213.