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Vietnam Medal of Honor recipient Army CSM Franklin D. Miller.
Congressional Medal of Honor
Episode 2946 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Medal of Honor recipient Army CSM Franklin D. Miller. Information featured in this episode comes from The History of the MACV-SOG website.
In the dense jungles of Vietnam, then Army Staff Sergeant Franklin D. Miller’s legacy was forged in a cauldron of courage and unrelenting resolve. On January 5, 1970, Miller, then a staff sergeant assigned to the elite Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG), embarked on a covert mission deep within enemy territory.
Miller and his small reconnaissance team were ambushed by a heavily armed North Vietnamese force. Outnumbered and surrounded, he quickly took command, rallying his men amidst chaos. As bullets tore through the foliage and grenades exploded around them, Miller directed the defense with remarkable calm and precision.
Though injured, he refused to falter. Taking charge of a machine gun, he unleashed a ferocious counterattack, holding the enemy at bay. His tenacity allowed his team to break contact and call for extraction.
Despite his wounds, Miller remained steadfast; ensuring every member of his team was safely evacuated before he climbed aboard the helicopter. His bravery and leadership saved countless lives that day.
For his extraordinary heroism, Franklin D. Miller received the Medal of Honor in 1971. Yet, he wore his accolades with quiet humility, viewing them as symbols of duty rather than personal glory. His story endures as a testament to the selfless courage of those who serve.
Listen to Episode 2946 and discover more about Medal of Honor recipient Army CSM Franklin D. Miller.
