Gary L. Miller-Covington, VA
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Don.Morfe
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Vietnam Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Binh Duong Province, Republic of Vietnam on February 16, 1969. He was killed in action. He is buried in Alleghany Memorial Park, Covington, VA in Section Garden of Prayer, Row 1, Lot 143.
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Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/18/2018
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He was born on March 19, 1947 in Covington, VA and died on February 16, 1969 in Vietnam. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *MILLER, GARY L.
• 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
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. 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.
Armed Service: Army
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