Medal of Honor: W. D. and H. H. Miller

WILLARD DWIGHT MILLER

Seaman, US Navy; USS Nashville (PG 7)

Born: 5 June 1877, Noel Shore, Hants County, Nova Scotia
Died: 19 February 1959

Citation: On board the U.S.S. 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.










HARRY HERBERT MILLER

Seaman, US Navy; USS Nashville (PG 7)

Born: 4 May 1879, Noel Shore, Hants County, Nova Scotia
Died: 12 March 1968, Costa Rica

Citation: On board the U.S.S. 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.


Note: One of eight pairs of brothers who have been awarded the Medal of Honor - and the only pair who received it for the same action.