Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Henry
August
Miller
March 22, 1839

–

June 12, 1919

Cemetery:

Mount Hope Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Division:

    8th Illinois Infantry

    Action Date:

    April 9, 1865
    Date of Issue: June 8, 1865

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain (Infantry) Henry August Miller, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 9 April 1865, while serving with Company B, 8th Illinois Infantry, in action at Fort Blakely, Alabama, for capture of flag.