U.S. Navy
Willard D. Miller
ConflictSpanish American War
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Nashville (PG-7)
BirthplaceHants County
Citation
On board the USS Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Miller displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
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