b. 04/05/1879 Hants County, Nova Scotia, Canada. d. 12/03/1968 Costa Rica.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 11/05/1898 Cienfuegos, Cuba.
Harry H Miller MOH
Harry Miller enlisted in the U.S. Navy from the state of Massachusetts and served during the Spanish–American War on board USS Nashville (PG-7) (Gunboat #7). On May 11, 1898, he was one of several men who took part in a boat expedition that cut the underwater telegraph cable off Cienfuegos, Cuba. For his “extraordinary bravery and coolness” under enemy fire during this operation (the Battle of Cienfuegos), Miller was awarded the Medal of Honor. His brother, Willard Miller, also participated in the battle and was awarded the Medal of Honor, making the two men one of only eight pairs of brothers to have received the medal. He attained the rank of Quartermaster Third Class before leaving the service. He eventually moved to Costa Rica, where he died at the age of 88.
MOH 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.
BURIAL LOCATION: CENTRAL CEMETERY, TRES DEL RIOS, COSTA RICA.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
