World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Rufus Miller, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Mnachester, Kentucky
Honored By
1SG Ronnie G. Miller
Relationship
Son
SERVED WITH THE 85TH INFANTRY 'CUSTER' DIVISION FROM 3 SEPTEMBER 1943 UNTIL 15 DECEMBER 1944. HE WAS PART OF THE 339TH 'POLAR BEARS' REGIMENT. HE WAS A MEMBER OF F COMPANY. HE PARTICIPATED IN THE BATTLES OF, PO VALLEY, ARNO, RHINELAND, NORTH APENNNIES, AND TREMENSUOLI. HE WAS WOUNDED IN TWO SEPARATE BATTLES ON 12 MAY 1944 AND 1 OCTOBER 1944. HE WAS AWARDED 2 PURPLE HEARTS AND THE BRONZE STAR FOR VALOR.