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 Captain (Infantry) William Carl Miller (ASN: 0-1290107), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 1st Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in the vicinity of Et Du Bourg, Brittany, France, on 2 August 1944. Company’s B and C, 137th Infantry Regiment, attacked a German strong point and advanced against heavy opposition and with mounting casualties. When the Commanding Officer of Company C and two of his platoon leaders became casualties, Captain Miller took command of the remainder of both companies, organized an attack and succeeded in gaining the battalion objective. The Germans staged an immediate counterattack that cut off the remaining elements of Company C composed of two platoons, and surrounded Company B. Although the situation was desperate, Captain Miller led an attack to reach the two besieged platoons, during the course of which he personally destroyed two enemy machine gun nests. Reorganizing the remaining elements of both companies, Captain Miller led them in a fighting withdrawal, so skillfully handled, that not only were they successful in rejoining the battalion, but they actually successfully evacuated all the wounded soldiers from the besieged area. The outstanding leadership of this officer, his intrepid bravery, extreme coolness, and utter disregard for personal safety in the face of a desperate and almost hopeless situation resulted in the infliction of heavy casualties on the enemy, and undoubtedly saved the lives of many men under his command.

(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 Captain (Infantry) William Carl Miller (ASN: 0-1290107), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 1st Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Mortain, France, on 2 August 1944. On that date Captain Miller took charge of a disorganized battalion and personally destroyed two German machine gun nests. Captain Miller’s outstanding leadership, 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.