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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Medal of Honor citation of Quartermaster James Miller (as printed in the official publication "Medal of Honor, 1861-1949, The Navy", page 39): |
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7 March 2001
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