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Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technician Fifth Grade [then Private First Class]

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 43 (September 1, 1943)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Technician Fifth Grade [then Private First Class] Milford Miller (ASN: 34138083), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving with the 1st Infantry Division, in action in North Africa and Sicily during the period from March through August 1943. When a grass fire, propelled by a strong wind, raged through his company’s position, Corporal Miller fearlessly entered a burning ammunition dump containing uncased grenades and mortar and small-arms ammunition and assisted in removing this ammunition to a place of safety. His courageous action undoubtedly prevented injury to personnel of his company. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Technician Fifth Grade Miller reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technician Fifth Grade [then Private First Class]

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    26th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 48 (September 19, 1943)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade [then Private First Class] Milford Miller (ASN: 34138083), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily, during the period from April through August 1943. Although his organization had fallen back in the face of a savage enemy counterattack, Corporal Miller remained with a small group of men in a forward position for several hours under intense fire until our forces could reorganize and drive off the enemy. His courageous action prevented the enemy from overrunning our positions. 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.