John H Miller (abt. 1825 - 1864)

Born about 1825 in Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States

Died 20 Feb 1864 at about age 39 in Olustee, Baker, Florida, United States

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Biography

John Miller is a part of US Black heritage.

John H. Miller was born about 1825.

He stood about 5 feet 8 1/2 inches (1.72m) tall with dark complexion and eyes and black hair when he enlisted with the famous 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in 1863.

Occupations

• 1863: Seaman

Residences

• 1863: Allegheny City, Pennsylvania (military enlistment)

Military Service and Death

Private John Miller served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: May 12, 1863
Mustered out: Feb 20, 1864
Side: USA
Regiment(s): Co. G 54th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry

Private John Miller was Killed in Action during United States Civil War.

Private John Miller was Wounded in Action during United States Civil War.

During the Civil War, he served as a Private in Company G of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, the second regiment in the United States made up entirely of enlisted men of color. He was about 38 years old, married and working as a seaman when he enlisted from Allegheny City, Pennsylvania on 12 May 1863. He was wounded in July 1863, and killed in action on 20 February 1864 at the Battle of Olustee.^[1]

Projects

• 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Sources

1. ↑ Emilio, McKay Roster p. 370

• Emilio, Luis Fenollosa. History of the Fifty-Fourth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, 1863-1865, Boston, Massachusetts: Boston Book Co., 1891 (1st ed.) and 1894 (2nd ed.)
• Find a Grave: Private John Miller (1825 - 1864)