Doris Miller
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Gender | Female |
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Death | 81 years ago |
Date of birth | October 12,1919 |
Zodiac sign | Libra |
Born | Waco |
Texas | |
United States | |
Date of died | November 24,1943 |
Died | Gilbert Islands |
Kiribati | |
Siblings | Arthur Miller |
Selvia Miller | |
Parents | Henrietta Miller |
Connery Miller | |
Battles and wars | World War II |
Attack on Pearl Harbor | |
Battle of Makin | |
Awards | Purple Heart |
Navy Cross | |
Combat Action Ribbon | |
Rank | Cook Third Class |
Servic number | 356-12-35 |
Education | A J Moore Academy Magnet School |
Battleswar | World War II |
Attack on Pearl Harbor | |
Battle of Makin | |
Nationality | American |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 686045 |
Doris Miller Life story
Doris Miller was a United States Navy cook second class who was killed in action during World War II. He was the first Black American to be awarded the Navy Cross, the highest decoration for valor presented by the U.S. Navy.