Franklin Douglas "Doug" Miller (January 27, 1945–June 30, 2000) was a United States Army Special Forces staff sergeant during the Vietnam War who was.!
Franklin Douglas "Doug" Miller was a United States Army Special Forces staff sergeant during the Vietnam War who was awarded the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions above and beyond the call of duty on.
Franklin D. Miller
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Franklin Douglas "Doug" Miller (January 27, &#;June 30, ) was a United States ArmySpecial Forces staff sergeant during the Vietnam War who was awarded the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions above and beyond the call of duty on January 5, He was also awarded a Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and six Purple Hearts during his six years service in Southeast Asia.
A native of Elizabeth City, N.C., Miller eventually retired from the U.S. Army as a command sergeant major in before becoming a benefits counselor for the Veterans Administration.[1]
Biography
Miller joined the U.S.
Army from Albuquerque, New Mexico on February 17, After basic training and advanced infantry training, he deployed in March to Vietnam. Assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division, he operated in An Khe which is located in the Central Highlands of South Vietnam.[2] He undertook two years