United States of America

Lester John Miller

Died September 19, 1958

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Lester John Miller.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

Deputy Sheriff Lester Miller was killed in an automobile crash on Route 226 between Altay and Coles Corner. The county sheriff had ordered him to respond to reports of disorderly subjects. He was en route to his home to change into his uniform when the crash occurred at about 10:55 pm. Deputy Miller was a U.S. Army Air Forces veteran of WWII and recipient of the Purple Heart, EAME Theater Medal, and Air Medal. He had served with the Schuyler County Sheriff's Office for seven months.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife, two sons, two stepdaughters, parents, grandparents, two brothers, and four sisters.

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 61-E · Line 16 cut as LESTER JOHN MILLER

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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Deputy Sheriff Miller served with the Schuyler County Sheriff's Department.

Thank you for your service to the Watkins Glen community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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