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Doris "Dorie" Miller (October 12, 1919 – November 24, 1943) was a U.S. Navy sailor who was the first black recipient of the Navy Cross and a nominee for the Medal of Honor. As a mess attendant second class [ 1 ] [ 2 ] in the United States Navy , Miller helped carry wounded sailors to safety during the attack on Pearl Harbor .
English: Doris "Dorie" Miller, Mess Attendant Second Class, USN (1919-1943) just after being presented with the Navy Cross by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, on board USS Enterprise (CV-6) at Pearl Harbor, 27 May 1942. The medal was awarded for heroism on board USS West Virginia (BB-48) during the Pearl Harbor Attack, 7 December 1941.
The ship, named for Messman Second Class Doris Miller, is the first aircraft carrier named for both an enlisted sailor and an African American. [8] The ship will be the second to honor Miller, who received the Navy Cross for his actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor; the first ship was USS Miller (FF-1091).
Doris K. Miller (1922 – March 8, 2015) was the professional name used by Doris Koteen Seldin, an American clinical psychologist and peace activist. [1] [2] Life
The destroyer USS Miller was also named after him. Articles in which this image appears Doris Miller, List of people from Texas, 1943; also has EV at USS Doris Miller (CVN-81) when that is expanded FP category for this image Wikipedia:Featured pictures/People/Military or Wikipedia:Featured pictures/History/USA History or
In a ceremony aboard the carrier USS Enterprise (CV-6), Miller's award was presented to him by then Admiral Chester Nimitz (as shown). For the historical importance of this image, I am hereby putting it forward as a Featured Picture Candidate. Articles in which this image appears Chester W. Nimitz, Doris Miller, Military history of African ...
There won't be a funeral for Doris Day -- and that's exactly how she would've wanted it. The legendary Hollywood actress, who passed away at the age of 97 on Monday, "had difficulty accepting ...
Doris Miller (1919–1943) was a U.S. Navy sailor, awarded the Navy Cross for actions at Pearl Harbor in WWII. Doris Miller may also refer to: People.