On that day, in Bình Dương Province, South Vietnam during Operation Toan Thang II, Miller smothered the blast of an enemy-thrown grenade with his body, sacrificing his life to protect those around him.

[2] Miller, aged 21 at his death, was buried in Alleghany Memorial Park in his birth city of Covington, Virginia.

First Lieutenant Miller's official Medal of Honor citation reads: For conspicuous intrepidity and gallantry in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.

An enemy grenade was thrown into the midst of the friendly patrol group and all took cover except 1st Lt. Miller.

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.