Frank Miller (Medal of Honor)

This article is about Frank Miller, the Civil War soldier and Medal of Honor recipient. For other people with this name, see Frank Miller.
Frank Miller
Born 1848
New York City, New York
Died September 12, 1903 (aged 54–55)
San Francisco, California
Allegiance United States of America
Union
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Rank Private
Unit Company M, 2d New York Cavalry
Battles/wars American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Frank Miller (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]

Contents

Medal of Honor citation

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.[2]

See also

Biography portal
United States Army portal
American Civil War portal

Notes

  1. ^ "Medal of Honor recipients: Civil War (M-Z)". http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/civwarmz.html. Retrieved 2006-10-11. 
  2. ^ "MILLER, FRANK , Civil War Medal of Honor recipient". American Civil War website. 2007-11-08. http://americancivilwar.com/medal_of_honor6.html. Retrieved 2007-11-08. 

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