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Mar 16, 2022
The Taxi Charity pays tribute to Roy Doug Miller, 98, who died on 12 March
Roy 'Doug' Miller from Wallington, who recently moved in with his daughter in Kenley, Croydon had two daughters and was a very popular...
Aug 12, 2021
The 76th anniversary of VJ Day: Two veterans share their stories
August 15 is the anniversary of the surrender of Japan, known as VJ Day. WWII veterans Roy ‘Doug’ Miller and Alfie ‘Fred’ Lee were both...
Aug 15, 2020
Taxi Charity is delivering commemorative tins to veterans for VJ Day
To mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day on Saturday 15 August, the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans is delivering specially commissioned...
Aug 13, 2020
Interview with Doug Miller, The Kavernacle
The Kavernacle talks to 96-year-old Roy 'Doug' Miller about his service in WWII where he took on Japanese Kamikazes. #TheKavernacle
Aug 13, 2020
Roy to celebrate end of war with Prince Charles, South London Press
A veteran of the Second World War conflict against Japan will be one the survivors of the Pacific conflict to join with Prince Charles...
Aug 8, 2020
Roy Miller: I fought kamikaze crew, Sunday People
Navy gunner Roy 'Doug' Miller fought off Japanese suicide planes from aircraft carrier HMS Indomitable. Roy said: "We had several brushes...
Aug 8, 2020
Veterans of the Far East campaign will be present at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffs
The Prince of Wales, accompanied by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall, will lead the UK in a national moment of remembrance and...
Aug 8, 2020
On the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, veterans share their stories of serving in the Far East
Ahead of the 75th anniversary of the surrender of Japan, that ultimately led to the end of WWII, the Taxi Charity spoke to some veterans...
Jul 14, 2020
WWII veteran Roy Miller talks to Taxi about Victory Over Japan Day
WWII veteran Roy “Doug” Miller, a regular on trips with the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, spoke to Taxi about the 75th anniversary...
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