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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    16th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 30, 1943

    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 31 (July 24, 1943)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Norman D. Miller (ASN: 33302478), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa, on 30 April 1943. Private Miller participated in a bayonet assault upon a large enemy force, captured heir position, and held it, despite heavy enemy fire, until relieved by reinforcements. Private Miller was mortally wounded in this action. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.