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Doris Miller
Dorie Miller
First African American to be awarded the Navy Cross (1919–1943).
Wikipedia | Doris Miller
Statements about
Doris Miller
Sex or Gender
Male
Date of Birth
10/12/1919
Date of Death
11/24/1943
Place of Birth
Waco
Country of Citizenship
United States
Instance Of
Human
Image
Place of Death
Gilbert Islands
Family Name
Miller
Given Name
Doris
Series Ordinal
:
1
Occupation
Enlisted Navy Sailor
Cook
Award Received
Purple Heart
Navy Cross
(5/27/1942)
Point in Time
:
5/27/1942
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
Good Conduct Medal
American Defense Service Medal
Name in Native Language
Doris Miller
Nickname
Dorie
Plaque Image
Start of Work Period
1939
Educated At
A.J. Moore Academy
Official Website
http://www.dorismiller.com
Place of Burial
Honolulu Memorial
External Pages About Doris Miller
Encyclopædia Britannica Online
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