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What school did Doris Miller attend?
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.
How did doris miller die?
He was presumed dead after a single torpedo hit the Liscome Bay during the Battle of Tarawa.
Did lee Marvin earn a navy cross?
Yes, he received the Purple Heart on Saipan.
What is the birth name of Doris Troy?
Doris Troy's birth name is Doris Higgensen.
What is the birth name of Doris Weston?
Doris Weston's birth name is Doris Wester.
What was the name of the African American sailor who won the navy cross for heroism at pearl harbor?
doris miller
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.
Who was Doris Miller's parents?
Doris Miller's parents were Connery and Henrietta Miller.
What did Doris Miller do at Pearl Harbor?
Mess Attendant Doris "Dorrie" Miller manned a machine gun on the West Virginia and was credited with shooting down several Japanese planes. He was awarded the Navy Cross in this action. He was killed in action on 24 November 1943 in the sinking of the USS Liscombe Bay.
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.
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.
When was Doris Miller born?
Doris Miller was born on 1919-10-12.
How many siblings did doris miller have?
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
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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.
What are some What are fact of Doris Miller?
In Vickie Gail Miller's biography novel on her uncle, Doris Miller, titled, "A SILENT MEDAL OF HONOR," published in 1997, the famed war hero's life story travels from his birth, to his supposed end. The niece has also written a 398 page screenplay in reference to the biograpy novel, titled, "A BOY NAMED DORIS," that's in publication. A 3rd edition on the biograpy novel, "A SILENT MEDAL OF HONOR," is also in publication, and can be inquired about it's release date, at www.tiptopwebsite.com/mybooks, or by emailing the author and niece of the war hero, at vickiegailmiller97@hotmail.com, or by writing to her at 209 W. Nobles, Midland, Texas 79701. Other informative writings by Vickie Gail Miller, about her uncle, include; "DORIS MILLER UNMASKED IN PRESENT TIME," "DORIS MILLER MOVES IN HISTORY UP TO A NEW WAR," "DORIS MILLER BEYOND CONFLICTS," "DORIS MILLER WITH CHANGE," and write-ups about the war hero are also included in the author's poetry book, (published in 1996, and now in 2nd edition publication) titled, "POEMS OF THOUGHT."
What did doris miller study?
Spanish
Did Doris Miller have kids?
no He did not have kids
