Doris Miller
first African American to be awarded the Navy Cross / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Doris "Dorie" Miller (October 12, 1919 – November 24, 1943) was an American Naval cook. He was the first Black recipient of the Navy Cross. He was also a nominee for the Medal of Honor.[1]
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Nickname | "Dorie" |
Born | (1919-10-12)October 12, 1919 Waco, Texas, U.S. |
Died | November 24, 1943(1943-11-24) (aged 24) USS Liscome Bay, off Makin Atoll, Gilbert and Ellice Islands |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1939–1943 |
Rank | Cook Petty Officer Third Class |
Service number | 356-12-35 |
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Battles/wars | World War II
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He won the Navy Cross because of his heroism in fighting the Japanese bombers at Pearl Harbor.