Sp4 Jeff Miller, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Todd, North Carolina.
Specialist Four Jeff Miller was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, SP4 Miller served our country until January 25th, 1970 in Quang Ngai, South Vietnam. He was 21 years old and was not married. It was reported that Jeff died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. Jeff was born on January 13th, 1949 in Todd, North Carolina. SP4 Miller is on panel 14W, line 066 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
Jeff Miller was born January 13, 1949. His home of record was Todd, North Carolina. He served in Vietnam with the 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division. He was killed January 25, 1970 during the Battle of Hill 474. Jeff was survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William D. Miller four sisters: Martha, Grace, Lola and Lucy two brothers: Luther and Charles. He is buried in Pleasant Valley Methodist Cemetery, in Watauga County, North Carolina. God rest your soul, Currahee. Anyone wishing to connect with Jeff's unit, contact jerryberry@currahee.org.
I served in the same unit as Jeff Miller, the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 506th Infantry (Currahees), 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Screaming Eagles). Jeff was killed during the Battle at Hill 474 on January 25, 1970, while trying to medevac his fallen comrades. Jeff is a hero and was a fine soldier. He was well liked and respected by his fellow troopers in Company D. If any family member or friend reads this remembrance, please contact me at: currahee@lclink.com or leave a post on our website: www.currahee.org.
Watauga Democrat, Thursday, June 4, 1970
PARENTS OF SOLDIERS OF AREA GIVEN AWARDS VICTIMS OF VIETNAM WAR
Posthumous awards were presented last week to the parents of two area men who were killed while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. The presentations of medals and awards honored the service and memory of SP/4 Jeff Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. William D. Miller of Todd. The ceremonies were conducted by LTC John G. Collins, professor of military science at Appalachian State University.
SP4 Miller received the Bronze Star Metal with "V" device for heroism in general combat against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam Jan. 25, 1970. Learning that one of his comrades was seriously wounded, Specialist Miller voluntarily crawled through a barrage of fire to help him. He carried the wounded man to a landing zone as the medical evacuation helicoptor tried in vain to land through the intense enemy fire. His gallant efforts and devotions to his comrade were an inspiration to the rest of the platoon members who bravely fought and resisted the enemy attack.
He served with 1st Platoon, Delta Company, 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry, "Currahees", 101st Airborne Division, 'Screaming Eagles', USARV.
He was awarded Bronze Star Metal with "V" device for Heroism, The Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Service, The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The Air Medal with Multiple Oak Leaf Clusters, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.
Burial: Pleasant Valley Methodist Church Cemetery, Watauga County, North Carolina.
(source: Reece, Jim & Reece Thomas;NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites)
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