Years of service 1864 - 1865 | Name Frank Miller | |
Died September 12, 1903 (aged 54–55)San Francisco, California Allegiance United States of AmericaUnion Service/branch United States ArmyUnion Army Unit Company M, 2d New York Cavalry | ||
Frank Miller (1848–September 12, 1903) was a Union soldier, received the Medal of Honor for his capture of the flag of the 25th Battalion Virginia Infantry at the Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia on April 6, 1865.
Miller enlisted in the Army from Jamaica, New York in September 1864, and was mustered out in June 1865.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and Organization:
Private, Company M, 2d New York Cavalry. Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., April 6, 1865. Entered service at: Jamaica, N.Y. Birth: New York. Date of issue: April 24, 1865.Citation:
Capture of flag of 25th Battalion Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.); was taken prisoner, but successfully retained his trophy until recaptured.References
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