Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
William Edward Miller
Details
- Rank: Captain
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company H,
3d Pennsylvania Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 3, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Citation
Without orders, led a charge of his squadron upon the flank of the enemy, checked his attack, and cut off and dispersed the rear of his column.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: July 21, 1897
- Born: February 5, 1836, West Hill, Cumberland County, PA, United States
- Died: December 10, 1919
- Buried: Gettysburg National Military Park (MH) (OFF-8), Gettysburg, PA, United States