Thomas Miller Signed Cut Signature WWII USMC AV-8 Harrier Pilot & DFC Recipient (PSA)

**Hand-Signed Cut Signature by AV-8 Harrier Pilot Major General Thomas H. Miller – Signed in Pencil – Encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services**

Presented is a rare and historically significant **hand-signed cut signature** by **Major General Thomas H. Miller**, a pioneering figure in United States Marine Corps aviation and an early AV-8 Harrier pilot. The signature, hand-signed in **pencil**, has been **encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services**, ensuring its authenticity and preservation for collectors and historians alike.

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### **Biography of Major General Thomas H. Miller (1923–2007)**

Major General Thomas H. Miller was a decorated officer in the **United States Marine Corps** whose aviation career spanned three major conflicts and numerous pioneering achievements in military flight. A naval aviator during **World War II**, **Korea**, and **Vietnam**, Miller rose through the ranks to become one of the Marine Corps’ most respected aviation commanders.

Notably, General Miller played a key role in the introduction and tactical development of the **AV-8 Harrier**, a revolutionary vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) aircraft. As the **first Marine Corps pilot to fly the AV-8 Harrier**, Miller helped usher in a new era of combat aviation that gave Marine aviation unparalleled flexibility and effectiveness on the battlefield.

In addition to his Harrier work, Miller logged over **10,000 flight hours** in more than 100 different aircraft types. His leadership included command of the **3rd Marine Aircraft Wing**, **First Marine Aircraft Wing**, and key senior roles at **Marine Corps Headquarters**. His awards include the **Navy Distinguished Service Medal**, **Legion of Merit**, and **Distinguished Flying Cross**.

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### **Item Features:**

- **Signer**: Major General Thomas H. Miller, USMC

- **Aircraft**: AV-8 Harrier – First Marine Corps Pilot

- **Signature**: Hand-signed in **pencil**

- **Authentication**: **Encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services**

- **Presentation**: Professionally encapsulated in a PSA/DNA tamper-evident holder

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### **Summary:**

This encapsulated, pencil-signed cut signature from **Major General Thomas H. Miller** honors a Marine Corps aviator whose career bridged traditional air combat and the dawn of V/STOL innovation with the **AV-8 Harrier**. As the first U.S. Marine to fly the iconic Harrier, Miller’s contributions to aviation history are unmatched. This authenticated signature is a significant addition to any collection of military, Marine Corps, or aviation memorabilia.

A portion of the sale of this auction will be donated to the General James. H Doolittle Scholarship Fund. The General James H. Doolittle Scholarship Fund was founded to assist college students by awarding one scholarship annually in the maximum amount of $5,000 to a deserving student who is pursuing a baccalaureate or advanced degree in aeronautical engineering or an aerospace science. Students are selected based on their scholastic achievement, school and community participation, demonstrated leadership potential and financial need. More information can be found at the Doolittle Scholarship Funds’ website.

The autograph(s) has been authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: PSA Encapsulated

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