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John Miller (1865 Medal of Honor recipient)

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John Miller
Civil War era Medal of Honor
Bornc. 1839
Electorate of Hesse
Died(1882-03-08)March 8, 1882
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service / branchUnion Army
Years of service1863–1865
RankPrivate
UnitNew York (state) Company H, 8th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
 • Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia
AwardsMedal of Honor

John Miller (c. 1839 – March 8, 1882) won a Medal of Honor for his service during the American Civil War. He was born Henry Fey.

Biography

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He was born on 1839 in the Electorate of Hesse.

Miller enlisted in the Army from Rochester, New York in December 1863. He earned the Medal of Honor for his actions on March 2, 1865 in Waynesboro, Virginia during the Battle of Waynesboro.[1] His citation reads, "capture of flag." He mustered out with his regiment in June 1865.[2]

Following his death in 1882, he was initially interred at Glenwood Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, however he was reinterred to Northwood Cemetery in Philadelphia.

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