The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
MILLER, ARCHIE
Rank and Organization: First Lieutenant, 6th
U.S. Cavalry. Place and Date: At Patian Island, Philippine Islands, 2 July 1909. Entered
Service At: St. Louis, Mo. Birth: Fort Sheridan, Ill. Date of Issue:
Unknown.
Citation:
While in action against hostile Moros, when the machinegun detachment, having been
driven from its position by a heavy fire, 1 member being killed, did, with the assistance
of an enlisted man, place the machinegun in advance of its former position at a distance
of about 20 yards from the enemy, in accomplishing which he was obliged to splice a piece
of timber to one leg of the gun tripod, all the while being under a heavy fire, and the
gun tripod being several times struck by bullets.
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