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Doris "Dorie" Miller, Cook, 3rd Class, US Navy.
Dorie Miller
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
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.
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.
Dorie Miller was born in Waco, Texas.
"Dory" is a common and endearing nickname for Doris.
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Doris "Dorie" Miller, Cook, 3rd Class, US Navy.
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.
Doris Miller's parents were Connery and Henrietta Miller.
Dorie Miller
novermber 24 1943
Doris Miller was born on 1919-10-12.
he had three brothers and ones name was Arthur.
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