I have created a way to accept donations to grow the project, use the WWII Veterans Portrait Series Go Fund Me.
Where are you located?
I live in the San Diego area but have traveled to many locations to interview and photograph Veterans.
How Long is an Appointment?
Appointments usually last an hour. But please free up time for Mickey to set up lights and cameras, hold the interview, and take some still photographers for in the project.
Do you accept reservations?
Yes is the simple answer to the question. Each appointment is set up as an individual session. Group sessions have been set up when I visited a senior living facility or many of the California Veterans Homes.
United States Marine Corps
Army National Guard
Sergeant (Sgt)
Korean War
Born on January 24, 1934, Lee R. Miller grew up on an Ohio farm, the son of a preacher. His family moved frequently, and by his senior year of high school, Lee left school to help support them, taking over his brother’s job delivering groceries. He wouldn’t earn his diploma until he was 50.
Following in his brother’s footsteps, Lee enlisted in the Marine Corps in Cleveland, Ohio, on February 25, 1953, at age 19. After boot camp at Parris Island, his unit headed to Camp Pendleton, California, for advanced infantry training, anticipating deployment to the Korean War. However, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed on July 27, 1953, marking the end of the conflict. Lee’s typing skills, honed in high school, led to a reassignment in Supply. He processed financial transactions for the 1st Marine Logistics Group’s disbursing office, handling travel, pay, and vendor payments.
During his service, Lee married Gean, his girlfriend of two years, in the church where they met. They welcomed their first son while Lee was on active duty. They share 65 years together and two sons.
Corporal Lee R. Miller was honorably discharged on February 24, 1956, after three years of service, earning the National Defense Service Medal, the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, and his M-1 Rifle badge. With Gean pregnant with their second son, the couple briefly moved to Ohio before returning to California eight months later. Lee also attended and worked at “QuickBooks College” (likely a reference to business or accounting training) before settling back in California.
Lee then opened a donut shop in Santa Ana, California, and continued his service in the Army National Guard for another three years. Lee Miller was promoted to Sergeant in this infantry unit. He was honorably discharged from the National Guard on March 8, 1963.
After his military service, Lee proved to be a true “Renaissance man” with a diverse career path, leveraging his bookkeeping skills. He worked as a grocer, plumber, laborer, retail manager, and small business owner. His true calling came in 1986 when he moved to Redding, California, to manage a mobile home park. This fulfilling role allowed him to combine his enjoyment of interacting with people, problem-solving abilities, and the financial expertise he gained in the military.
United States Marine Corps
Army National Guard
Sergeant (Sgt)
Korean War
Born on January 24, 1934, Lee R. Miller grew up on an Ohio farm, the son of a preacher. His family moved frequently, and by his senior year of high school, Lee left school to help support them, taking over his brother’s job delivering groceries. He wouldn’t earn his diploma until he was 50.
Following in his brother’s footsteps, Lee enlisted in the Marine Corps in Cleveland, Ohio, on February 25, 1953, at age 19. After boot camp at Parris Island, his unit headed to Camp Pendleton, California, for advanced infantry training, anticipating deployment to the Korean War. However, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed on July 27, 1953, marking the end of the conflict. Lee’s typing skills, honed in high school, led to a reassignment in Supply. He processed financial transactions for the 1st Marine Logistics Group’s disbursing office, handling travel, pay, and vendor payments.
During his service, Lee married Gean, his girlfriend of two years, in the church where they met. They welcomed their first son while Lee was on active duty. They share 65 years together and two sons.
Corporal Lee R. Miller was honorably discharged on February 24, 1956, after three years of service, earning the National Defense Service Medal, the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, and his M-1 Rifle badge. With Gean pregnant with their second son, the couple briefly moved to Ohio before returning to California eight months later. Lee also attended and worked at “QuickBooks College” (likely a reference to business or accounting training) before settling back in California.
Lee then opened a donut shop in Santa Ana, California, and continued his service in the Army National Guard for another three years. Lee Miller was promoted to Sergeant in this infantry unit. He was honorably discharged from the National Guard on March 8, 1963.
After his military service, Lee proved to be a true “Renaissance man” with a diverse career path, leveraging his bookkeeping skills. He worked as a grocer, plumber, laborer, retail manager, and small business owner. His true calling came in 1986 when he moved to Redding, California, to manage a mobile home park. This fulfilling role allowed him to combine his enjoyment of interacting with people, problem-solving abilities, and the financial expertise he gained in the military.
