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Ralph W. Miller

Died October 2, 1976

Ralph W. Miller served in the U.S. Navy.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Officer Ralph Miller was shot and killed after he and his partner responded to a noise complaint involving a drunk teenager at a home on Hall Street. As the officers approached the house the teenager fired a rifle through the screen door, striking Officer Miller in the chest. The suspect, 15, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 50 years to life in prison. He was paroled on October 4, 2016. Officer Miller had served with the Manchester Police Department for just over one year. He is survived by his expectant wife and child. He was a U.S. Navy veteran.

Survivors
He is survived by his expectant wife and child.
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Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Manchester Police Department
Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 52-W · Line 13 cut as RALPH W 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.

Officer Miller gave the Manchester Police Department 1 year.

Thank you for your service to the Manchester 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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