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Miller, Gary L. |
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Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, Company A, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division. place and date: Binh
Duong province, Republic of Vietnam, 16 February 1969. Entered
service at: Roanoke, Va. Born: 19 March 1947, Covington, Va.
Citation... For conspicuous intrepidity and
gallantry in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the
call of duty. First Lt. Miller, Infantry, Company A, was serving as
a platoon leader at night when his company ambushed a hostile force
infiltrating from Cambodian sanctuaries. After contact with the
enemy was broken, 1st Lt. Miller led a reconnaissance patrol from
their prepared positions through the early evening darkness and
dense tropical growth to search the area for enemy casualties. |
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As the group advanced they were suddenly attacked. First Lt. Miller was seriously wounded. However, the group fought back with telling effect on the hostile force. An enemy grenade was thrown into the midst of the friendly patrol group and all took cover except 1st Lt. Miller. who in the dim light located the grenade and threw himself on it, absorbing the force of the explosion with his body. His action saved nearby members of his patrol from almost certain serious injury. The extraordinary courage and selflessness displayed by this officer were an inspiration to his comrades and are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Army. | |
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