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No he was not, but he did get awarded the navy cross which is the secord highest medal in the navy. Sincerly Reaper7924 To make it confusing, when Miller was awarded the Navy Cross it was the third highest decoration. The Distinguished Service Cross was second. After WWII the order was changed. Some historians contend that had Miller been white, he would have been awarded the Medal of Honor.
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What cook won a medal at pearl harbor?
Dorie Miller
When was Edison awarded the Medal of Honor?
Thomas Edison did not receive the Medal of Honor. He did not serve in the military. Only and active duty military member may be awarded the Medal of Honor.
Who is the medal of honor awarded by?
The Medal of Honor is awarded by the President of the USA (Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces) in the name of the Congress. This is why it is sometimes referred to as "the Congressional Medal of Honor" in error,
How do you win a medal of honor?
You dont' WIN the Medal of Honor. It is awarded for Valor and Bravery
Can you find out who has been awarded the Medal of Honor?
Absolutely. Go to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's website cmohs.org and you'll find the full list of everyone who was awarded the Medal.
What cook won a medal at pearl harbor?
Dorie Miller
When was Frank Miller - Medal of Honor - born?
Frank Miller - Medal of Honor - was born in 1848.
When did Frank Miller - Medal of Honor - die?
Frank Miller - Medal of Honor - died in 1903.
When was Edison awarded the Medal of Honor?
Thomas Edison did not receive the Medal of Honor. He did not serve in the military. Only and active duty military member may be awarded the Medal of Honor.
He was awarded the congressional medal of honor for his defense of an important hill?
who was awarded the congressional medal of honor for his defense of an important hill
Who is the medal of honor awarded by?
The Medal of Honor is awarded by the President of the USA (Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces) in the name of the Congress. This is why it is sometimes referred to as "the Congressional Medal of Honor" in error,
How do you win a medal of honor?
You dont' WIN the Medal of Honor. It is awarded for Valor and Bravery
Was Lawrence Peters awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor?
Why was Lawrence M. Peters awarded the Congressional Medal Of Honor for his service in Vietnam?
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.
What is the Posthumous Medal of Honor?
Anyone wearing the uniform of the USA is eligible to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
Can you find out who has been awarded the Medal of Honor?
Absolutely. Go to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's website cmohs.org and you'll find the full list of everyone who was awarded the Medal.
Was Thomas Edison awarded the congressional medal of honor?
No Ediso did not receive the Medal of Honor. The last civilian to actually recieve the Medal of Honor was just about 1917. Then Congress caught up to itself and forbade civilians to recieve any more Medal's of Honor.
