Archie Miller (Medal of Honor)

Archie Miller
Captain Archie Miller, 2nd Cavalry
Born(1878-09-23)September 23, 1878
Fort Sheridan, Illinois, US
DiedMay 28, 1921(1921-05-28) (aged 42)
Morgantown, Maryland, US
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1898–1921
RankColonel
Unit6th Cavalry Regiment
ConflictsPhilippine–American War
Moro Rebellion
AwardsMedal of Honor
RelationsBrig. Gen. Samuel M. Whitside (father-in-law)
Col. Warren W. Whitside (brother-in-law)

Archie Miller (September 23, 1878 – May 28, 1921) was a United States Army officer who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine–American War July 2, 1909. Lieutenant Miller defended a machine gun from capture by the enemy. He later rose to lieutenant colonel.

He was serving as a first lieutenant in the 6th U.S. Cavalry at Patian Island, Philippine Islands, on July 2, 1909, when he earned his Medal of Honor. Sergeant Joseph Henderson also received the medal for the same action.

Archie Miller is buried in Arlington National Cemetery Section 1 Lot 200.

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