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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.
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Did buffalo soldiers earn awards for valor?
Yes, Vernon Baker, the first African-American/Black received his Medal of Honor from President William Jefferson Clinton, 50 years after his gallant service. Clarification: Vernon Baker would be the only African-American/Black Man alive of World War II to receive the Medal of Honor. Other African-American/Black Man from previous wars received the Medal of Honor while alive.
This civil war soldier was the first African-American to receive the Medal of Honor?
Sergeant William Carney was the first African-American to receive the Medal of Honor
Who was the first African congressional medal of honor winner?
William Harvey Carney was the first African American to perform an action for which a Medal of Honor was awarded, but Robert Blake was the first African American to actually receive the Medal.
How many people of color received the Congressional Medal of Honor?
87 African-Americans have received the Medal of Honor. found on http://www.navy.mil/moh/faq.html
Who does Coretta Scott King award aim to honor?
It aims to honor her education and african american writers.
Who does Coretta kings award aim to?
It aims to honor her education and african american writers.
Did the 54th Massachusetts receive any medals?
Sergeant William H. Carney became the first African American to earn the Medal of Honor. Sergeant William H. Carney became the first African American to earn the Medal of Honor.
Who does Coretta Scott king award aim to?
It aims to honor her education and african american writers.
Who was the first African-American to receive the Medal of Honor?
William Carney became the first African American to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor on July 18, 1863.
What does corettas award aim to honor?
Because she is a very confident and respected woman and that's why her award aims to honor
What soldier received the first American medal of honor in World War 1?
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Who was the first african-american civil war soldier to receive the congressional medal honor?
William Carney was the first African-American recipient for his actions on July 18, 1863 at Fort Wagner, S.C. as a member of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment in the Civil War
