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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technical Sergeant

    Regiment:

    321st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    81st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 28, 1944

    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces-Pacific Ocean Areas, General Orders No. 27 (March 2, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Technical Sergeant Joseph A. Miller, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Cannon Company, 321st Infantry Regiment, 81st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Peleliu, in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations, on 28 September 1944. Technical Sergeant Miller’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.