MoH#6-Oscar Miller Traditional Cache
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A series honoring the brave that went above and beyond the regular call of duty to their country.
These caches are not about being difficult, but in remembering the true heros of this great country of ours. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
A little fact about the Medal of Honor.
The correct title for the award often called the "Congressional Medal of Honor" is simply "MEDAL OF HONOR" and the men who have received it prefer to be called "RECIPIENTS" (of the award), not "winners". It is the only United States Military Award that is worn from a ribbon hung around the neck, and the only award presented "By the President In the Name of the Congress".
The 6th honoree is Oscar Miller. He received the Medal of Honor for actions during WWI on Sept. 28,1918.
Rank: Major
Organization: U.S. Army
Division: 361st Infantry, 91st Division
Born: Franklin County, Ark.
Entered Service At: Los Angeles, Calif.
G.O. Number: 16
Date of Issue: 12/31/1919
Accredited To: Place / Date: Near Gesnes, France, 28 September 1918
After 2 days of intense physical and mental strain, during which Maj. Miller had led his battalion in the front line of the advance through the forest of Argonne, the enemy was met in a prepared position south of Gesnes. Though almost exhausted, he energetically reorganized his battalion and ordered an attack. Upon reaching open ground the advancing line began to waver in the face of machinegun fire from the front and flanks and direct artillery fire. Personally leading his command group forward between his front-line companies, Maj. Miller inspired his men by his personal courage, and they again pressed on toward the hostile position. As this officer led the renewed attack he was shot in the right leg, but he nevertheless staggered forward at the head of his command. Soon afterwards he was again shot in the right arm, but he continued the charge, personally cheering his troops on through the heavy machinegun fire. Just before the objective was reached he received a wound in the abdomen, which forced him to the ground, but he continued to urge his men on, telling them to push on to the next ridge and leave him where he lay. He died from his wounds a few days later.
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