Patrick Miller (soldier)

Patrick Wayne Miller
Miller in 2003
Born (1980-01-15) January 15, 1980 (age 44)
Newton, Kansas, U.S.
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service2002–2022
Rank Sergeant first class
Unit507th Maintenance Company
Battles / wars
Awards Combat Action Badge
Silver Star
Purple Heart
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Prisoner of War Medal

Patrick Wayne Miller (born January 15, 1980) is a United States Army soldier. He was a private first class during the 2003 invasion of Iraq with the U.S. Army's 507th Maintenance Company, serving as a mechanic, becoming a POW. For his actions leading up to his capture, he was awarded the Silver Star for valor.[1] He retired from the United States Army in August 2022.

  1. ^ CBS 60 Minutes, Jessica Lynch's Hero: PFC. Patrick Miller Saved Her Life And Several Others During Ambush, Tricia McDermott, NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2003 [1]