John Martin Miller
Merchant Marine. American
| Born | 1910 | | Portland, Oregon |
| Died | 18 Jul 1942 | (32) | |
Roster information listed for John Martin Miller
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat |
|---|
 | Potlatch | Steam merchant | Ordinary Seaman | 27 Jun 1942 (+) | U-153 |
Personal information
John Martin Miller survived the sinking of Potlatch, but was bitten in the lower arm by a shark before he was picked up by a lifeboat. He died after the wound became infected and was buried at sea on 18 July. The Liberty ship John Martin Miller, completed in January 1945, was named after him.
