Manitowoc in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Staff Sgt. Andrew Miller
S/Sgt. Andrew Miller served in Company G, 377th Infantry Regiment, 95th Infantry Division. He was sited for personal bravery while performing a series of heroic actions from November 16-29, 1944 during his company's relentless advance from Woippy, France through Metz to Kerprich-Hemmersdorf, Germany.
During 13 days of battle Miller led attacks that knocked out four German gun emplacements and captured 27 prisoners. He was mortally wounded on November 29, 1944, at Metz while leading a platoon "into the mouths of enemy guns, firing as he went". His remains are buried in the Lorraine American cemetery, St. Avold, France.
S/Sgt. Andrew Miller was posthumously awarded a Congressional Medal of Honor on September 1, 1945. His widow, the former Mayme Jansky of Tisch Mills, received the sergeant's medal at ceremonies at Camp Shelby, Mississippi on September 7, 1945. The medal is the nation's highest military award for bravery that be conferred on a member of the American armed forces.
The Andrew Miller Memorial United States Army Reserve Center at Silver Creek Park in Manitowoc was named in his honor in 1961.
Erected 1999 by Manitowoc County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1942.
Location. 44° 6.169′ N, 87° 40.184′ W. Marker is in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, in Manitowoc County. Marker can be reached from Revere Drive south of Michigan Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Marker is part of the Manitowoc County Veterans Memorial Park. Enter from the parking lot of the Manitowoc County Historical Society. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 839 Revere Dr, Manitowoc WI 54220, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Manitowoc County Veterans Memorial Park (here, next to this marker); Soldiers and Sailors (within shouting distance of this marker); Sexton House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); G.A.R - H.M. Walker Post 18 (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Vilas - Rahr Mansion (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sputnik IV (approx. 0.7 miles away); Union Park (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manitowoc.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2012, by Kent Salomon of Manitowoc,, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 738 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2012, by Kent Salomon of Manitowoc,, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.