b. 29/04/1834 Franklin, Ohio. d. 02/07/1918 York, Nebraska.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 02/04/1865 Selma, Alabama.
James P Miller MOH
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in New London, Iowa, he served as a Private in Company D, 4th Iowa Cavalry, Union Army. In actions at Selma, Alabama, on April 2, 1865, Private Miller captured the flag of the Confederate 12th Mississippi Cavalry. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on June 17, 1865 and mustered out of the Army as a 2n Lieutenant. After the war, he farmed in York, Nebraska, served as Sheriff of York County and as a State Senator.
MOH CITATION:
Capture of standard of 12th Mississippi Cavalry (C.S.A.).
BURIAL LOCATION: GREENWOOD CEMETERY, YORK, NEBRASKA.
SECTION H, LOT 44, GRAVE 6.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: BELIEVED TO BE FAMILY.
