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Photo # NH 79919:  James Miller in later life

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Quartermaster James Miller, USN (1836-?)

James Miller was born in Denmark in 1835 or 1836 (sources vary). He served in the Navy during the Civil War, accredited as a Massachusetts resident, and was a member of the crew of USS Marblehead (1862-1865) in 1863. He distinguished himself by continuing to take soundings while under fire during an engagement with Confederate artillery on the Stono River, South Carolina, on 25 December 1863. For his courageous conduct on this occasion, Quartermaster James Miller was awarded the Medal of Honor and promoted to Acting Master's Mate.

The destroyer Miller (DD-535) was named in honor of Quartermaster Miller.

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Photo #: NH 79919

Quartermaster James Miller, USN


Halftone image, copied from "Deeds of Valor", Volume II, page 50, published by the Perrien-Keydel Company, Detroit, 1907.
Quartermaster Miller was awarded the Medal of Honor for courageous behavior on board USS Marblehead during her engagement with a Confederate battery on John's Island, Stono River, South Carolina, 25 December 1863.

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Medal of Honor citation of Quartermaster James Miller (as printed in the official publication "Medal of Honor, 1861-1949, The Navy", page 39):

"Served as quartermaster on board the U.S. Steam Gunboat Marblehead off Legareville, Stono River, 25 December 1863, during an engagement with the enemy on John's Island. Acting courageously under the fierce hostile fire, MILLER behaved gallantly throughout the engagement, which resulted in the enemy's withdrawal and abandonment of his arms."


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7 March 2001
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