Miller, Ralph - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

An Old Montgomery County Boy. Indianapolis Journal: Ralph Miller, whose name appeared in the list of those commissioned to a second lieutenancy of cavalry, published in yesterday morning's Journal, is an Indianapolis boy, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Miller. He was a member of the Indiana National Guard for eight years and was sergeant of Company D, 158th regiment during the Spanish-American war. In January, 1900, he enlisted as a private in Troop C, Third United States Cavalry, stationed at Namacpacan, Luzon, Philippine Islands, and in eight months was made a corporal. In January, 1901, he was promoted to a sergeant majorship. In February he passed the regular 'examination for a commission in the regular army. The examination was rigid and lasted fifteen days. The class comprised 100 applicants, of whom sixteen passed, and of these Mr. Miller stood third, making a per cent, of 90.64. Of the two who ranked him one was Frederick Mears, grandson of General MacArthur, who made 91 per cent., and another college man who made 93 per cent. Mr. Miller is a member of the Marion club and is a graduate of the Shortridge high school and when he enlisted was drillmaster of the cadets of this school.  Mr. Miller was born near New Ross and spent his boyhood days there, where he has many friends.