Frank Miller (c. 1848 – September 12, 1903) was a Union soldier, received the Medal of Honor for his capture of the flag of the 25th Battalion Virginia Infantry at the Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia on April 6, 1865.[1]
Frank Miller | |
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Born | c. 1848 New York City, US |
Died | September 12, 1903 (aged 54–55) San Francisco, California, US |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1864–1865 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | ![]() |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Miller enlisted in the Army from Jamaica, New York in September 1864, and was mustered out in June 1865.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
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Rank and Organization:
- Private, Company M, 2d New York Cavalry. Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., April 6, 1865. Entered service at: Jamaica, N.Y. Birth: New York. Date of issue: April 24, 1865.
Citation:
- Capture of flag of 25th Battalion Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.); was taken prisoner, but successfully retained his trophy until recaptured.[3]
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ "Medal of Honor recipients: Civil War (M-Z)". Archived from the original on 2009-02-23. Retrieved 2006-10-11.
- ^ Regimental roster
- ^ "MILLER, FRANK, Civil War Medal of Honor recipient". American Civil War website. 2007-11-08. Retrieved 2007-11-08.
References
edit- "Civil War Medal of Honor recipients (M-Z)". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on February 23, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
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