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S/Sgt Haroldean Miller was killed by an enemy patrol while on a night reconnaissance preparatory to laying a mine field.

He was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his actions on 8 November 1944. The citation cited: While constructing a bridge across the Moselle River, Sgt Miller's squad came under intense enemy small arms fire. The officer in charge was seriously wounded and fell into a ditch on the hostile shore. Without hesitation and in the face of withering fire, Sergeant Miller ran to his side and administered first aid. At this time enemy mortar fire began falling, and Sgt Miller ordered his squad to withdraw from the area. He then grasped his wounded commander by the belt and waded across the swollen stream, holding onto the bridge stringers with one hand until he reached very deep water, at which time he was assisted by another soldier who crawled along the bridge stringers. After placing his patient in a position affording temporary cover, Sergeant Miller again exposed himself to the intense enemy fire by crossing open terrain in search of medical aid for the wounded officer. His gallantry, resourcefullness, and intrepid bravery are in accord with the military traditions of the United States.

He was first buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery in Grand-Failly, France.

He is remembered at the Shady Grove Cemetery in Racket, Benton County, Missouri.