Where is doris miller buried

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He served breakfast mess and was collecting laundry at a. Doris Miller was the first African American to receive the medal of valor for his efforts to save countless crewmen during the Pearl Harbor attack.

This will be the second ship named in honor of Miller for his actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. Miller then returned to deck and saw that the Japanese planes were still dive-bombing the U.

Naval Fleet. He picked up a caliber Browning antiaircraft machine gun on which he had never been trained and managed to shoot down three to four enemy aircraft. More than 1, crewmen were killed. The Arizona is commemorated by a concrete memorial that spans the wreckage. Table of Contents. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Do not sell my personal information.

Naval Fleet. He picked up a caliber Browning antiaircraft machine gun on which he had never been trained and managed to shoot down three to four enemy aircraft. Waco, Texas, U. He was the first black American to be awarded the Navy Cross, the second highest decoration for valor in combat after the Medal of Honor.