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Miller, Archie (MOH), LTC USA(Ret).
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Contact Info
Home Town Fort Sheridan
Date of Passing May 28, 1921
Location of Interment Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 6th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Patian Island, Philippine Islands, July 2, 1909. Birth: Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Date of issue: Unknown.
Citation:
While in action against hostile Moros, when the machinegun detachment, having been driven from its position by a heavy fire, 1 member being killed, did, with the assistance of an enlisted man, place the machinegun in advance of its former position at a distance of about 20 yards from the enemy, in accomplishing which he was obliged to splice a piece of timber to one leg of the gun tripod, all the while being under a heavy fire, and the gun tripod being several times struck by bullets.
Other Comments:
Archie Miller was a United States Army officer who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine Insurrection July 2, 1909. Lieutenant Miller defended a machine gun from capture by the enemy. He later rose to Lieutenant Colonel.
He was serving as a First Lieutenant in the 6th U.S. Cavalry at Patian Island, Philippine Islands, on July 2, 1909, when he earned his Medal.
