Doris Miller

Doris "Dorie" Miller (October 12, 1919 - November 24, 1943) was an African American cook in the United States Navy and a hero during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He was the first African American to be awarded the Navy's second highest honor, the Navy Cross.

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October 12 - 1919 - November 24 - 1943 - African American - United States Navy - Attack on Pearl Harbor - December 7 - 1941 - Navy Cross

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