1) Dorris Miller was a mess attendant on the U.S.S. West Virginia when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7th of 1941. Though Miller served his time as a cook, he proved his bravery by aiding fellow wounded(Our corrections above. — Militarism Ed.)soldierssailors. Miller carried his shipmates to safety while Japanese bombs killed hundreds ofsoldierssailors on board. Miller also manned a 50-caliber anti-aircraft machine gun until it ran out of ammunition and he had to abandon ship. The military awarded his bravery with the Naval Cross.
Admiral Nimitz awarding the Navy Cross medal to Cook Third Class Doris Miller aboard the USS West Virginia. |
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