HENRY W. MILLER
237 Jefferson Avenue, Rochester, N. Y.

Henry W. Miller was born in Rochester, N. Y., November 14, 1893, son of Henry F. and Nellie M. Miller. He attended West High School. Before the war he was employed by the H. H. Babcock Company. Entered the service at Rochester, N. Y., March 16, 1917, at the age of 23 years, as a Private, in the 2nd Ambulance Company, National Guard of New York, later 106th Ambulance Company, 27th Division. Promoted to Private, 1st Class, July 18, 1917. He was trained at Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg, S. C. Promoted to Wagoner, April 11, 1918. Embarked overseas, June 27, 1918, arriving in France, July 13, 1918. Engaged in action at Mt. Kemmel and Dickebusch; Cambrai; St. Quentin; le Catelet; St. Souplet; and la Selle River. He was wounded severely at la Selle River and cited for bravery. The citation is for repeated demonstration of courage and determination in driving ambulances over roads swept by enemy fire, for the purpose of evacuating wounded from the forward aid posts during and after the battle of la Selle River, one of the fiercest in which the 27th Division was engaged.

Died, October 19, 1918, from wounds received in action at la Selle River. Buried in Bony, Aisne, France.

From the Democrat and Chronicle 12/1/1918

From “World War Service Records Rochester and Monroe County, NY” The Du Bois Press, Rochester, NY – published by the City of Rochester, 1924

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