Doris Miller

Doris "Dorie" Miller was a U.S. Navy sailor who was the first black recipient of the Navy Cross and a nominee for the Medal of Honor. As a mess... Wikipedia

• Nickname(s):  "Dorie"
• Born:  October 12, 1919, Waco, Texas, U.S.
• Age at death:  24 years
• Died:  November 24, 1943, USSLiscome Bay, off Makin Atoll, Gilbert and Ellice Islands
• Rank:  Cook petty officer third class
• Unit:  USSPyro, USSWest Virginia, USSIndianapolis, USSLiscome Bay
• Battles/wars:  World War II, Pacific War, Attack on Pearl Harbor, Battle of Makin †
• Awards:  Navy Cross, Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo