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Was dorie miller married?
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What was the name of the first black American to be awarded the Navy Cross signifying bravery and courage in wartime?
Doris "Dorie" Miller, Cook, 3rd Class, US Navy.
What cook won a medal at pearl harbor?
Dorie Miller
How many siblings did doris miller have?
Answers to Doris Miller's life story in author Vickie Gail Miller and niece of Doris Miller, biography book, "Doris Miller A Silent Medal Of Honor," new 3rd edition published book and to get an authographed copy contact vickiegailmiller97@hotmail.com
Who is doris miller?
Doris "Dorie" Miller was the 1st African American to receive the Navy Cross medal for outstanding service in the military. He was a cook aboard the West Virginia and during the Pearl Harbor attack, he moved his wounded captain to a safer place and used a machine gun that he had not been trained to use. He managed to shoot down 1 or 2 Japanese planes in the process. He was later killed in action aboard the USS Liscome Bay at the Battle of Tarawa.
What school did Doris Miller attend?
Doris, "Dorie", Miller, attended A.J. Moore Academy High School and was the school's fullback on the football team. He eventually was expelled, though.
Where was Dorie Miller born?
Dorie Miller was born in Waco, Texas.
What is the best nickname for doris?
Dorie
Was dorie miller married?
no
What was the name of the first black American to be awarded the Navy Cross signifying bravery and courage in wartime?
Doris "Dorie" Miller, Cook, 3rd Class, US Navy.
Which African American received the Medal of Honor at Pearl Harbor?
US Navy Cook 3rd Class, Doris "Dorie" Miller (1919-1943) was awarded the NAVY CROSS by Admiral Nimitz; while serving as a crewman aboard the battleship USS West Virginia during the Aerial Attack. Dorie later transferred to the CVE (Escort Carrier) USS Liscome Bay, which was torpedoed by Japanese submarine I-175 in November 1943. Dorie was amongst the 646 Officers and Men that went down with the ship.
Who was Doris Miller's parents?
Doris Miller's parents were Connery and Henrietta Miller.
What cook won a medal at pearl harbor?
Dorie Miller
When did doris miller die?
novermber 24 1943
When was Doris Miller born?
Doris Miller was born on 1919-10-12.
What was the names of Dorie Miller's brothers?
he had three brothers and ones name was Arthur.
How many siblings did doris miller have?
Answers to Doris Miller's life story in author Vickie Gail Miller and niece of Doris Miller, biography book, "Doris Miller A Silent Medal Of Honor," new 3rd edition published book and to get an authographed copy contact vickiegailmiller97@hotmail.com
