Harry Herbert Miller
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| Harry Herbert Miller | |
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| 4 May 1879 – 12 March 1968 | |
 Harry H. Miller |
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| Place of birth | Noel Shore, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Place of death | Costa Rica |
| Allegiance | United States Navy |
| Rank | Quartermaster Third Class |
| Unit | USS Nashville (PG-7) |
| Battles/wars | Spanish-American War * Battle of Cienfuegos |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Harry Herbert Miller (4 May 1879 – 12 March 1968) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Spanish-American War.
Harry Miller enlisted in the U.S. Navy from the state of Massachusetts and served during the Spanish-American War on board USS Nashville (Gunboat #7). On 11 May 1898 he was one of several men who took part in a boat expedition that cut the underwater telegraph cable off Cienfuegos, Cuba. For his "extraordinary bravery and coolness" under enemy fire during this operation (the Battle of Cienfuegos), Miller was awarded the Medal of Honor. His brother, Willard Miller, also participated in the battle and was awarded the Medal of Honor, making the two men one of only five pairs of brothers to have received the medal. He attained the rank of Quartermaster Third Class before leaving the service. He eventually moved to Costa Rica where he died at the age of 88.
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This article includes information collected from the Naval Historical Center, which, as a US government publication, is in the public domain. |
- US People - Miller, Harry H., Quartermaster Third Class, USN. Online Library. Naval Historical Center (2006-03-30). Retrieved on November 20, 2006.
