Willard D. Miller
Born: June 5, 1877 at Noel Shore, Nova Scotia, Canada
Home Town: Massachusetts
War Department, General Orders No. 521 (July 7, 1899)
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Seaman Willard D. Miller, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, Seaman Miller displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
