James Miller, Medal of Honor Recipient
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content: Black and white photographic portrait of Medal of Honor recipient James Miller, wearing medal, for service during the Civil War.
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content: The inscription on the reverse indicates that Miller served as a Master's Mate onboard the U.S.S. <i>Marblehead</i>, and participated in the "engagement with the rebel batteries on Stono River," during the Civil War on December 25, 1863. The inscription goes on to state that Miller was "noted for bravery and coolness in casting the lead and giving the soundings wile exposed to a dangerous fire, and only retired, reluctantly, when ordered to do so; also commended for admirable management at the wheel."
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content: Miller was born in Denmark and the U.S.S. <i>Miller</i>, a Fletcher-class destroyer, was named in his honor.
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content: Official Citation:
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content: MILLER, JAMES
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content: Rank and organization. Quartermaster, U.S. Navy Born 1835 Denmark. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 32, 16 April 1864 Citation: 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 its arms.
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content: Portraits
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content: Medal of Honor
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content: Civil War
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content: Military and Society: Armed Forces History, Naval
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content: Military
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content: Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Portraits
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content: Photography
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content: National Museum of American History
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content: AF.11778.29
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content: 51057
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content: 11778.29
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content: photograph
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content: paper (overall material)
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content: overall: 7 3/8 in x 5 1/4 in; 18.7325 cm x 13.335 cm