- November 17, 2025
Branch of Military: Unites States Marine Corps.
Dates of Service: 1951–1954
Rank / Occupation: Corporal, Field Radio Operator
Hometown: Williston Park, N.Y.
Charlie Miller enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1951 during the Korean War. Charlie became a field radio operator in the Marine Corps. Upon completion of his training, he was deployed to Korea in February, 1952, to serve with the 2nd Amphibian Tractor Battalion.
As a field radio operator, he was responsible for operating and maintaining radio communication systems. This role is critical for ensuring command and control during operations and requires a strong understanding of radio operations and radio technology. After returning from Korea, Charlie was assigned to instruct NATO forces in forward observer and gunfire tactics in the Mediterranean Sea. He was honorably discharged in 1954.
While in the Marine Corps, he earned the Korean Service Medal with three stars, United Nations Service Medal, the Navy Occupation Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
Charlie had a very successful career with IBM. He was heavily involved in the introduction of computers to workforce. He was in charge of data management and also program managing. He spent time in various parts of the U.S. as well as Europe. Charlie earned his batchelor of science degree while working for IBM. After retiring, he lectured in computer science at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Charlie received an appreciation “50th Anniversary Of The Korean War” medal from the President of the Republic of South Korea in a special ceremony in 2000. South Korea was offering its deepest gratitude for the U.S veterans that helped the country maintain its democracy.
Charlie is a member of the 1st Sgt. Burdette W. Loucks Jr. Marine Corps League, Detachment 876. He will be the speaker at the Marine Corps Ball in Flagler County on Nov. 8. The U.S. Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday this year.
Charlie has three daughters: Maureen, Kathleen and Geraldine. He and his wife Winnie live in the Flagler County portion of Plantation Bay.
