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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.
Medal of Honor Recipient William E. Miller
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