Frank Miller (Medal of Honor)

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
Years of service 1864 - 1865
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]

Miller enlisted in the Army from Jamaica, New York in September 1864, and was mustered out in June 1865. [2]

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.[3]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ "Medal of Honor recipients: Civil War (M-Z)". Retrieved 2006-10-11.
  2. ↑ Regimental roster
  3. ↑ "MILLER, FRANK , Civil War Medal of Honor recipient". American Civil War website. 2007-11-08. Retrieved 2007-11-08.

References

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