Amazing! Civil War Veteran shot in the forehead and survived!
The following is a remarkable photo of Civil War Veteran, Private Jacob Miller, from Company K, 9th Indiana Vol. Infantry. Miller was shot in the forehead on Sept.19th 1863 at Brock Field, Chickamauga, Georgia.
During an interview with the Daily News Joliet Ill., June 14, 1911,
Miller commented:
"I was left for dead when my company fell back from that position. When I came to my senses some time after I found I was in the rear of the confederate line. So not to become a prisoner I made up my mind to make an effort to get around their line and back on my own side. I got up with the help of my gun as a staff, then went back some distance, then started parallel with the line of battle. I suppose I was so covered with blood that those that I met, did not notice that I was a Yank."
At the conclusion of the interview, Miller stated, "I haven’t written this to complain of any one being in fault for my misfortune and suffering all these years, the government is good to me and gives me $40.00 per month pension."
To read Miller's interview, click the following link:
http://incass-inmiami.org/cass/bio_gen/millerjacob.html
* Note - the medal he is wearing is the Civil War Reunion Medal, Grand Army of the Republic
Thank you for your service, Private Miller.
May you continue to rest in peace.
Compiled by MSgt Rob Wilkins, USAF, Ret.
OBS:. Não consegui confirmar se é verdade.
