Harry Herbert Miller
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| Harry Herbert Miller | |
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| May 4, 1879 – March 12, 1968 (aged 88) | |
 Harry H. Miller |
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| Place of birth | Noel Shore, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Place of death | Costa Rica |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Quartermaster Third Class |
| Unit | USS Nashville (PG-7) |
| Battles/wars | Spanish-American War *Battle of Cienfuegos |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Relations | Willard D. Miller, brother - fellow Medal of Honor recipient |
Harry Herbert Miller (4 May 1879 – 12 March 1968) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Spanish-American War.
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[edit] Biography
Harry Miller enlisted in the U.S. Navy from the state of Massachusetts and served during the Spanish-American War on board USS Nashville (Gunboat #7). On 11 May 1898, he was one of several men who took part in a boat expedition that cut the underwater telegraph cable off Cienfuegos, Cuba. For his "extraordinary bravery and coolness" under enemy fire during this operation (the Battle of Cienfuegos), Miller was awarded the Medal of Honor. His brother, Willard Miller, also participated in the battle and was awarded the Medal of Honor, making the two men one of only eight pairs of brothers to have received the medal. He attained the rank of Quartermaster Third Class before leaving the service. He eventually moved to Costa Rica where he died at the age of 88.
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy.
Place and date: On board the U.S.S. Nashville, Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898.
Entered service at: Massachusetts. Born: 4 May 1879, Noel Shore, Hants County, Nova Scotia.
G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
Citation:
- On board the U.S.S. Nashville, during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Miller displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
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| This article includes information collected from the Naval Historical Center, which, as a U.S. government publication, is in the public domain. |
- US People: Quartermaster Third Class Harry H. Miller, USN, (1879-1968). Online Library of Selected Images. Naval Historical Center (2006-03-30). Retrieved on 2006-11-20.
