James P. Miller
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Roster and Record of Iowa Troops In the Rebellion,
Vol. 4, By Guy E. Logan
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in New
London, Iowa, he served as a Private in Company D, 4th Iowa Cavalry,
Union Army. In actions at Selma, Alabama, on April 12, 1865, Private
Miller captured the flag of the Confederate 12th Mississippi
Cavalry. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the
Medal of Honor on June 17, 1865 and mustered out of the Army as a 2n
Lieutenant. After the war, he farmed in York, Nebraska, served as
Sheriff of York County and as a State Senator. (bio
by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) HISTORICAL SKETCH - FOURTH REGIMENT IOWA VOLUNTEER CAVALRY COMPANY "D" Miller, James P. Age 29. Residence Mount Pleasant, nativity Ohio. Enlisted Jan. 5, 1864. Mustered Jan. 5, 1864. Mustered out Aug. 8, 1865, Atlanta, Ga. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Pvt. James P. Miller was born in Ohio and at the age of 21, moved to New London, Iowa, where he was a farmer. He enlisted and served in Company D, 4th Iowa Cavalry. In actions at Selma, Alabama, on April 12, 1865, Miller captured the flag of the Confederate 12th Mississippi Cavalry. For gallantry, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on June 17, 1865. After the war, he returned to New London, but in 1870, moved to York, Nebraska, where he farmed, served as Sheriff of York County and as a State Senator. Miller died at age 84 and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, York, Nebraska. Contributed by Pat White ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ |
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