Doris Miller
American cook
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Doris "Dorie" Miller was an American Naval cook who was the first Black recipient of the Navy Cross and a nominee for the Medal of Honor. As a mess attendant second class in the United States Navy, Miller helped carry wounded sailors to safety... Wikipedia
Born: October 12, 1919, Waco, TX
Died: November 24, 1943 (age 24 years), Kiribati, Kiribati
Education: A.J. Moore Academy
Awards: Navy Cross, World War II Victory Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, and more
Parents: Henrietta Miller and Connery Miller
Battles/wars: World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor; Battle of Makin †
Nickname(s): "Dorie"