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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.
Was Dorie Miller awarded the Medal of Honor?
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.
What Award has a caravel?
Navy Cross
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.
Navy cross aerographer?
The (US) Navy Cross is an award (medal) of the US Navy. An "aerographer" is an individual that study's the air or atmosphere.
Who was kazuo skamaki?
Doris "Dorie" Miller won the Navy Cross for his action at Pearl Harbor. He was later killed on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Liscombe Bay during Operation Galvanic off the coast of Makin Island in the Gilbert island chain.
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 honors did African Americans achieve during world war 2?
US Navy Cook 3rd Class, "Dorie" Miller received the "Navy Cross" while a crewman aboard the battleship USS West Virginia during the Pearl Harbor attack. He perished in 1943 when a Japanese sub torpedoed his Escort Carrier, taking another 600 men with her when she went down.
What was the name of the African American sailor who won the navy cross for heroism at pearl harbor?
doris miller
How do you apply for the navy cross medal?
An individual military person does not "apply" for any medal; they are recommended for the award by a superior
What do you get a navy cross ribbon for?
Navy Cross is the Navy's equivalent to the Army's Distinguished Service Cross and the Air Force Cross. It is usually only awarded to Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard personel, but can be awarded to any member of the US Military. It is the second highest award for valor a serviceman can receive. Essentially its a step down from the Congressional Medal of Honor. Note: Not really a big deal, but it is referred to as a medal, not a ribbon.
Who was an African American seaman who was awarded the Navy Cross for bravery at Pearl Harbor?
Dorie Miller was a cook on the USS West Virginia who moved his captain to a safe location after the first bombing run. He then went to the deck and shot down 2 Japanese aircraft without having been trained to use the weapon. He defended his ship when those who were posted to the gun had been killed in action.
