United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
James Miller
1836 – 1914
James Miller served the U.S. Navy. James was 77 years old.
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U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
25 December 1863 · USS Marblehead, Legareville, Stono River · Quartermaster
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.
32, 16 April 1864
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
32, 16 April 1864
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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