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Because he was African-American or "Negro". Negro sailors, soldiers and airmen were not placed in official combat positions in the US Military (until later in the war) because of the official policy of segregation in place at the time. President Truman ended this policy after the Second World War.
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Where was Dorie Miller born?
Dorie Miller was born in Waco, Texas.
Was dorie miller married?
no
What cook won a medal at pearl harbor?
Dorie Miller
How did Doris Dorie Miller die?
he was shot in his arm bled to much and die
What was the names of Dorie Miller's brothers?
he had three brothers and ones name was Arthur.
Did Dorie Miller have training with a machine gun?
No, he had no actual training on the M2 machine gun he manned.
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.
When was Michael Dorie created?
Michael Dorie was created in 2001.
Is a dolphin also called a dorie?
The Dorie family does not include Dolphins
When was Dorie Murrey born?
Dorie Murrey was born on 1943-09-07.
When was Pierre-Henri Dorie born?
Pierre-Henri Dorie was born in 1839.
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.
