Doris " Dorie " Miller (October 12, 1919 – November 24, 1943) was a U.S. Navy sailor who was the first black recipient of the Navy Cross and a nominee for the Medal of Honor.

Feb 9, 2026 · Doris Miller (born October 12, 1919, Waco, Texas, U.S.—died November 24, 1943, off Butaritari Atoll, Gilbert Islands) was a U.S. naval serviceman noted for his bravery during the …

Aug 16, 2019 · Doris “Dorie” Miller, an African American sailor, was one of the most unsung American heroes of World War II. His actions during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor helped save many …

Oct 26, 2023 · The United States christened the destroyer escort USS Miller in June 1973, and in 2020 the United States Navy announced its intention to name the future Ford class aircraft carrier after …

Aug 10, 2025 · The USS Doris Miller is named after an African American sailor who performed acts of heroism during the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and earned the Navy Cross.

Doris Miller, known as "Dorie" to shipmates and friends, was born in Waco, Texas, on 12 October 1919, to Henrietta and Conery Miller. He had three brothers, one of which served in the Army...

May 28, 2023 · Doris Miller, known as Dorie to his friends and shipmates, was a U.S. Navy sailor who wanted to travel the world and support his family. But because he was black, he was forced to work …

Nov 26, 2023 · Doris Miller or as many like to call him, Dorie, is one of the most renowned heroes from the World War II era. One of his biggest contributions to African-American history was earning the …

Feb 6, 2018 · Doris Miller was an African-American Cook Third Class when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Read about how his actions that day proved that he was a true …

Feb 6, 2023 · Doris “Dorie” Miller was serving as a cook aboard the battleship West Virginia when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Although not trained on it—Black naval …