Doris Miller
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]
| Doris Miller | |
|---|---|
 Miller wearing his Navy Cross in May 1942 | |
| Nickname | "Dorie" |
| Born | October 12, 1919 Waco, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | November 24, 1943 (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 |
| Unit | |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | |
He won the Navy Cross because of his heroism in fighting the Japanese bombers at Pearl Harbor.
In November 1943, Miller was killed in action when his ship, the escort carrier Liscome Bay, was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine during the Battle of Makin in the Gilbert Islands, with the loss of 702 officers and sailors – the deadliest sinking of a carrier in the history of the United States Navy.
Doris Miller Media
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz pins a Navy Cross on Mess Attendant Second Class Miller during a ceremony aboard the USS Enterprise (CV-6) at Pearl Harbor, on May 27, 1942.
Miller speaking with sailors and a civilian at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, January 7, 1943
1943 U.S. Navy recruiting poster featuring Miller and his Navy Cross
Commemorative plaque for Dorie Miller at the National Museum of the Pacific War
Dorie Miller memorial at the housing cooperative named for him in Corona, Queens
Doris Miller Auditorium in Austin, Texas
USS Miller (FF-1091), a Knox-class frigate commissioned in 1973, in honor of Miller
Unveiling the Distinguished Sailors commemorative stamp series during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial
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References
- ↑ Veteran Tributes. veterantributes.org. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
Other websites
Media related to Doris Miller at Wikimedia Commons