Lot # : 553 - VIETNAM MEDAL GROUP OF A OFFICER 4TH DIV CITATIONS

Large lot and the third lot of a Career Officer in the United States Army. The soldier's name was Danny Miller. This lot includes Dog Tags, ribbon bars, Medals, Photos, Documents and a small grouping of Dead Vietnamese Soldier Items to include a Belt Buckle, Trench Lighter, Spoon with a Star engraved on it and lastly his Wallet with photos and documents of the VC soldier.. All named or attributed to U.S. Army Ret. LTC Danny Cecil Miller. All of these items were in his military trunk. This was taken from his Obituary: Danny Miller 1942 - 2017 U.S. Army Ret. LTC Danny Cecil Miller, 75, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at his home. Mr. Miller was born on March 27, 1942 in Tallahassee, FL. He was a graduate of University ofFlorida at Tampa. He entered the military in 1963 and retired with the rank of LTC in 1993. He served his country for 29 years with honor. During his time of service he received a  Purple Heart, four Bronze Stars, Vietnam Service Medal with five Service Stars and other numerous medals and commendations. He is preceded in death by his father, U.S. Air Force Ret. Willie Cecil Miller. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Charline Miller of the home; a daughter, Amber Miller and son, Bryan Miller; stepchildren, Sabrina Ross and husband Dan, Kimberley Bledsoe and husband Kenneth, Shannon Russell and husband David, Jason Fowler and wife Eve; grandchildren, Alex Miller, Tyler Hovis, Daniel Ross and wife Cara, Lauren Ross, Natalie Zoldy and husband Jesse, Hunter Bledsoe, Elle Russell, Grant Russell, Aden Fowler, and Garrett Fowler; mother, Mabel Jeanette Lawson Miller (95 years old); brother, James B. Miller, sister, Mary Owen and husband Hugh; niece, Ashley Miller, nephew, Stephen Bivins; sister-in-law, Dorothy Riddle and husband Edward. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church in the gathering hall from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Funeral service will follow in the sanctuary at 11:00 a.m. The service will be officiated by Dr. John Cook with full military honors. Recommend contributions may be made to Fayetteville Area Operation Inasmuch, 531 Hillsboro St., Fayetteville, NC 28301-4634 or Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607, in lieu of flowers if desired. Services are entrusted to Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory, Inc. of Fayetteville, NC. Danny was 1st Platoon Leader and then Executive Officer of Company C 1st Battalion 22nd Infantry 4th Infantry Division in Vietnam 1966-1967. The documents are as followedPurple Heart Citation: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART ESTABLISHED BY GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON AT NEWBURGH, NEW YORK, AUGUST 7. 1782 TO FIRST LISTINANT DANNY C. MILLER, 05329693, INFANTRY, UNITED STATES ARMY FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION IN THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM ON 16 FEBRUARY 1967 GIVEN UNDER MY HAND IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON THIS NINTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1967 Bronze Star Citation: Date action: 16 March 1967 Theater: Republic of VietnamReason: For heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. First Lieutenant Miller distinguished himself by valorous actions on 16 March 1967, while serving as Platoon Leader with Company C, 1st Battalion, 22d Infantry. One of his squads was sweeping a nearby previous battlefield while his platoon maintained a defense posture on high ground. The squad made contact with a pla- toon-sized North Vietnamese force. First Lieutenant Miller had wanted the squad to withdraw, loading the enemy into the platoon. When this proved impossible, he led his platoon to support his pinned-down squad. Using fire and maneuver techniques, First Lieutenant Miller gained fire superiority over the enemy. Twice he moved forward to rescue wounded men despite the heavy enemy fire. First Lieutenant Miller's personal bravery and leadership ability are in keeping with the high- est traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States army. Authority: By direction of the President under the provisions of Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962. Bronze Star Citation:THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AUTHORIZED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER, 24 AUGUST 1962 HAS AWARDEDTHE BRONZE STAR MEDAL [IST OAK LEAF CLUSTER) TO FIRST LIEUTENANT DANNY C MILLER, 05329693, INFANTRY, UNITED STATES ARMY FOR MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT IN GROUND OPERATIONS AGAINST HOSTILE FORCES IN THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM DURING THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 1966 TO OCTOBER 1967 GIVEN UNDER MY HAND IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON THIS FIFTEENTH DAY OF NOVEMBER 15 1967Bronze Star Citation:THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AUTHORIZED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER, FEBRUARY 4,1944 HAS AWARDEDTHE BRONZE STAR MEDAL (SECOND OAK LEAF CLUSTER) TO FIRST LIEUTENANT DAMIY KILLER, 05327693, INFANTRY, UNITED STATES ARMY FOR HEROISM IN GROUND COMBAT IN THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM ON 16 FEBRUARY 1967 GIVEN UNDER MY HAND IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON THIS FIRST DAY OF FEBRUARY 1968Bronze Star Citation:THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AUTHORIZED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER, 24 AUGUST 1962 HAS AWARDEDTHE BRONZE STAR MEDAL (THIRD OAK LEAF CLUSTER) TO CAPTAIN DANNY C. MILLER, SIGNAL CORPS, UNITED STATES ARMY FOR MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT IN GROUND OPERATIONS AGAINST HOSTILE FORCES IN THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM FROM JUNE 1969 TO MAY 1970 GIVEN UNDER MY HAND IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON THIS 28th DAY OF MAY 1970. Bronze Star Citation:THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL (Fourth Oak Leaf Cluster) Is presented to CAPTAIN DANNY C. MILLER United States Army For distinguishing himself by meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against a hostile force during the period 1 November 1969 to 1 February 1970 while serving as Reports and Plans Officer, 7th Infantry Division Combat Assistance Team, United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam. Captain HILLER, through his sincere concern for the Vietnamese, his tact and professional knowledge, was successful in initiating numerous ideas and programs to upgrade the planning ability of the G3 Section. Captain HILLER greatly improved the opera- tional capability of the section through a comprehensive program to provide close cooperation with all areas of the division. Captain MILLER provided invaluable advice and assistance to the 7th Division G3 on publication of orders, overlays and other documents. lis often personally accompanied his counterpart on combat operations to provide the best advisory support possible in planning and executing operations. Captain MILLER's outstanding achievement was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.Air Medal Citation: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AUTHORIZED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER, MAY 11, 1942 HAS AWARDED THE AIR MEDAL TO CAPTAIN DANNY C. MILLER, SIGNAL CORPS, UNITED STATES ARMY FOR MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT WHILE PARTICIPATING IN AERIAL FLIGHT IN THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM FROM 19 JUNE 1969 TO 1 SEPTEMBER 1969 GIVEN UNDER MY HAND IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON THIS 3rd DAY OF DECEMBER 1969Air Medal Citation: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AUTHORIZED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER, MAY 11. 1942 HAS AWARDED THE AIR MEDAL TO CAPTAIN DANNY C. MILLER, SIGNAL CORPS, UNITED STATES ARMY FOR MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT WHILE PARTICIPATING IN AERIAL FLIGHT IN THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM FROM 8 DECEMBER 1969 TO 3 FEBRUARY 1970 GIVEN UNDER MY HAND IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON THIS 25th DAY OF MAY 1970. Citation Headquarters UNITED STATES MILITARY ASSISTANCE COMMAND VIETNAM BY DIRECTION OF THE PRESIDENT THE AIR MEDAL IS PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN DANNY C. MILLER UNITED STATES ARMY For distinguishing himself by meritorious achievement during sustained aerial operational activities against hostile forces in the Republic of Vietnam during the period 19 June 1969 to 1 September 1969 The courage, outstanding achievements, and dynamic leadership he demonstrated while participating in aerial flight under extremely hazardous conditions were of the highest order, and in accordance with the finest traditions of the United States Army. The outstanding degree of professionalism and devotion to duty he displayed reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Citation Headquarters UNITED STATES MILITARY ASSISTANCE COMMAND VIETNAM BY DIRECTION OF THE PRESIDENT THE AIR MEDAL IS PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN DANNY C. MILLER UNITED STATES ARMY For distinguishing himself by meritorious achievement during sustained aerial operational activities against hostile forces in the Republic of Vietnam dur- ing the period 8 December 1969 to 3 February 1970 The courage, outstanding achievements, and dynamic leadership he demonstrated while participating in aerial flight under extremely hazardous conditions were of the highest order, and in accordance with the finest traditions of the United States Army. The outstanding degree of professionalism and devo- tion to duty he displayed reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Citation Headquarters UNITED STATES MILITARY ASSISTANCE COMMAND VIETNAM By direction of the President THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL (Fourth Oak Leaf Cluster) In presented to CAPTAIN DANNY C. MILLER United States Army For distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against a hostile force during the period June 1969 to May 1970 while serving as Battalion Combat Assistance Team Commander, 2d Battalion, 10th Regiment, and later as G3 Plans and Operations Officer, 7th Infantry Division, Army of the Republic of Vietnam. As Battalion Combat Assistance Team Commander, Captain MILLER responded to his advisory challenge with great enthusiasm and was highly effective in assisting his counterpart in the overall planning and conduct of contiat operations, and in the overall planning and conduct of combat operations, and overall functioning of the unit. Upon assignment as G3 of the Plans and Operations Section, he quickly grasped the concepts of the G3 Section and greatly aided in its smooth and effective operation. His ability to grasp new concepts and implement instructions in a rapidly changing tactical situation made his services even more vital to both the United States element and the Vietnamese Plans and Operation Section. Captain MILLER's exemplary organizational ability and dedication to duty were evidenced by the efficiency in which the G3 Section functioned. He has continued to develop and enhance a high degree of rapport with his Vietnamese counterparts and earned an exceptionally high degree of respect from the officers and men of the 7th Division. Captain MILLER's performance of duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service. Citation Headquarters UNITED STATES MILITARY ASSISTANCE COMMAND VIETNAM By direction of the President THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL (Fourth Oak Leaf Cluster) Is presented to CAPTAIN DANNY C, MILLER United States Army For distinguishing himself by meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against a hostile force during the period 1 November 1969 to 1 February 1970 while serving as Reports and Plans Officer, 7th Infantry Division Combat Assistance Team, United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, Captain MILLER, through his sincere concern for the Vietnamese, his tact and professional knowledge, was successful in initiating numerous ideas and programs to upgrade the planning ability of the G3 Section, Captain MILLER greatly improved the operational capability of the section through a comprehensive program to provide close cooperation with all areas of the division. Captain MILLER provided invaluable advice and assistance to the 7th Division G3 on publication of orders, overlays and other documents. He often personally accompanied his counterpart on combat operations to provide the heat advisory support possible in planning and executing operations. Captain MILLER's outstanding achievement was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.United School Army Infantry School Be it known that Second Lieutenant Dammy G. Miller has successfully completed the Infantry Officer Candidate Course at this institution and that in testimony thereof he is awarded this Diploma Given at Fort Benning, Georgia, on this the 14th day of April, nineteen hundred and sixty-sixUnited States Army Infantry School  Be it known that First Lieutenant Danny C. Miller has successfully completed the Instructor Training Course at this institution and that in testimony thereof is awarded this Certificate and is qualified to instruct at The United States Army Infantry School Given at Fort Benning, Georgia, on this the 31st day of January nineteen hundred and sixty-eight. School of the Americas Fort Gulick, Canal Zone CERTIFICATE THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT 2LT DANNY C. MILLER 05529693 has successfully completed the Jungle Operations Course at the UNITED STATES ARMY SCHOOL of the AMERICAS.Awarded this 18TH day of NOVEMBER 19667th INFANTRY DIVISION TIEN-GIANG TACTICAL ZONE BE IT KNOWN THAT CPT DANNY MILLER WAS A MEMBER OF THE MILITARY ASSISTANCE COMMAND, VIETNAM DURING THE PERIOD 12 JUN 69-20 MAY 70 TOGETHER WITH FELLOW AMERICANS, HE SERVED IN A JOINT EFFORT TO ADVISE AND ASSIST THE VIETNAMESE ARMY'S 7th INFANTRY DIVISION AND OTHER UNITS OF THE TIEN GIANG TACTICAL ZONE OF THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM. YOU WHO READ THESE WORDS, AND YOU WHO HONORABLY SERVED YOUR COUNTRY AND THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM, BE EVER MINDFUL THAT THIS WAS THE ACTION OF FREE MEN WORKING TOGETHER TO UPHOLD THE DIGNITY AND FREEDOM OF MAN AND TO DEFEND THE FREE WORLD AGAINST COMMUNIST AGGRESSION. KNOW NOW THAT THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND OF THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM, DEEPLY APPRECIATE AND HONOR YOUR SERVICE IN DEFENSE OF THE FREE WORLD. Denny C Miller performed his duties as a Rifle Platoon Leader in s most outstanding nanner. I consider Lt Miller not just an effective combat leader but more of an outstanding combat leader. He thinks and acts quickly and independently and needs only a minimum of instruction and supervision to accomplish his assigned mission. He is strong in the qualities of interest and enthusiasm and this goes a long way in helping in leading by example. Lt Miller has qualified himself as an outstanding leader by actively practicing good strong leadership principles. He led his men by example and as a result got the most out of his subordinates. He took full responsibility for the things his platoon did and when something went wrong he accepted full personal blame. He never asked subordinates to do anything that he was unable or unwilling to do himself. He was firm but fair with his subordinates. He shoved a genuine concern for their needs and did all he could to with patience and respect and he backed them to the hilt. But on the other hand, he did not pamper them. Lt Miller practiced these aforementioned principles with diligence and persistence that won him the total respect and admiration of his subordinates, contemporaries and superiors. His men were totally confident in his ability to lead them. This confidence enabled Lt Miller and his platoon to enjoy success when in actual enemy contact. When in contact with regular NVA forces, Lt Miller was able to lead his platoon very effectively. I personally observed Lt Miller twice while he and his platoon were in contact with the enemy. Both times he performed in an outstanding manner. He kept calm, he acted quickly and he always made the correct tactical decision. He fought his platoon effect- ively. Lt Miller has demonstrated his outstanding ability as a combat leader by consistently accomplishing his assigned missions in an outstanding manner. He is the finest platoon leader I have ever observed and he is capable of out- standing performance in any capacity. I feel Lt Miller should attend Infantry Officers Career course at the earliest possible date. He should be promoted ahead of his contemporaries due to his outstanding performance of duty. JAMES B STAPLETON JR Cpt, Infantry Commanding. Also Several Citations for his Foreign Awards and the medals as well to include Vietnam Gallantry Crosses Vietnam Staff Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. All are excellent.  Vietnam WarThe 4th Infantry Division deployed from Fort Lewis to Camp Enari, Pleiku, Vietnam on 25 September 1966 (The 2nd Brigade actually deployed on 21 July and arrived in Vietnam on August 2nd aboard the Nelson M Walker and was flown to Pleiku) and served more than four years, returning to Fort Carson, Colorado on 8 December 1970. Two brigades operated in the Central Highlands/II Corps Zone, but its 3rd Brigade, including the division's armor battalion, was sent to Tây Ninh Province northwest of Saigon to take part in Operation Attleboro (September to November 1966), and later Operation Junction City (February to May 1967), both in War Zone C. After nearly a year of combat, the 3rd Brigade's battalions officially became part of the 25th Infantry Division in exchange for the battalions of the 25th's 3rd Brigade, then in Qu?ng Ngãi Province as part of the division-sized Task Force Oregon. Deployment table 1966–1970 Location Start Finish  Pleiku & Tuy Hoa Aug 1966 FEB 1968 Dak To MAR 1968 APR 1968 Pleiku APR 1968 FEB 1970 An Khe/Pleiku APR 1970 APR 1970 An Khe APR 1970 DEC 1970 Throughout its service in Vietnam the division conducted combat operations ranging from the western Central Highlands along the border between Cambodia and Vietnam to Qui Nhon on the South China Sea. The division experienced intense combat against People's Army of Vietnam regular forces in the mountains surrounding Kontum in the autumn of 1967. The division's 3rd Brigade was withdrawn from Vietnam in April 1970 and inactivated at Fort Lewis. In May the remainder of the division conducted cross-border operations during the Cambodian Incursion. The division then moved to An Khe. The "Ivy Division" returned from Vietnam on 7 December 1970, and was rejoined in Fort Carson by its former 3rd Brigade from Hawaii, where it had re-deployed as part of the withdrawal of the 25th Infantry Division. One battalion remained in Vietnam as a separate organization until January 1972.