I like it - I was aware of the story of Miller's heroism during the Pearl Harbor attack but didn't remember his name (granted, I've always been bad at names). But I'm also something of a student of military history - particularly WW II in the Pacific (my dad fought in the US Infantry in the Pacific). I think getting his story front and center by naming a carrier after him is a good thing.
It's certainly better than when they named a navy ship for Cesar Chavez...