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.

Doris Miller
Miller wearing his Navy Cross in May 1942
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
Unit	USS Pyro USS West Virginia USS Indianapolis USS Liscome Bay
Battles/wars	World War II Attack on Pearl Harbor Battle of Makin   †
Awards	Navy Cross Purple Heart Combat Action Ribbon

He won the Navy Cross because of his heroism in fighting the Japanese bombers at Pearl Harbor.

Doris Miller Media

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  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.

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  Miller speaking with sailors and a civilian at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, January 7, 1943

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  1943 U.S. Navy recruiting poster featuring Miller and his Navy Cross

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  Commemorative plaque for Dorie Miller at the National Museum of the Pacific War

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  Dorie Miller memorial at the housing cooperative named for him in Corona, Queens

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  Doris Miller Auditorium in Austin, Texas

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  USS Miller (FF-1091), a Knox-class frigate commissioned in 1973, in honor of Miller

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  Unveiling the Distinguished Sailors commemorative stamp series during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial

Other websites

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