Nelson A. Miles

1839 – 1925

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Nelson A. Miles served the U.S. Army. Nelson was married to Nanita Wight. Nelson was 85 years old.

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Headstone Front of Allyn Wight. Arlington National Cemetery.

Headstone Back of Allyn Wight. Arlington National Cemetery.

Medal of Honor Recipient Nelson A. Miles

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

2 May 1863 · At Chancellorsville, Va., 2_3 May 1863. · Colonel, 61st New York Infantry.

Distinguished gallantry while holding with his command an advanced position against repeated assaults by a strong force of the enemy; was severely wounded.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Army May 2, 1863 · At Chancellorsville, Va., 2_3 May 1863. · Colonel, 61st New York Infantry.

Distinguished gallantry while holding with his command an advanced position against repeated assaults by a strong force of the enemy; was severely wounded.

Burial Information

Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery

Section 3

Grave 1873

Also Interred

Nanita Wight

Beloved Widow Section 3 · Grave 1873 1911 – 1968

Rosemary Miles

Beloved Widow Section 3 · Grave 1873 1925 – 1997

Cecilia Reber

Beloved Widow Section 3 · Grave 1873 1869 – 1952

Yulee Miles

Beloved Wife Section 3 · Grave 1873 1888 – 1953

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