Records of the Bureau of Naval Personnel, 1798 - 2007. Official Military Personnel Files, 1885 - 1998. Official Military Personnel File for Doris Miller.

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Records of the Bureau of Naval Personnel, 1798 - 2007. Official Military Personnel Files, 1885 - 1998. Official Military Personnel File for Doris Miller.

1939-1974

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/74876313

This Official Military Personnel File includes records from the following folders: Service Documents (March 1939-June 1956); Correspondence (February 1941-October 1974); Awards, Decorations, & Commendations (March 1942-July 1973); Original Containers (n.d.).

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National Archives at St. Louis

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SNAC Resource ID: 11645289

National Archives at St. Louis

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Miller, Doris, 1919-1943

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Doris "Dorie" Miller (October 12, 1919 – November 24, 1943) was an American Sailor in the United States Navy. He manned anti-aircraft guns during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, for which he had no training, and tended to the wounded. He was recognized by the Navy for his actions and awarded the Navy Cross. He was the first black American to be awarded the Navy Cross, the second highest decoration for valor awarded by the Navy, after the Medal of Honor. Miller's acts were hea...