27 May 1942 Doris Miller is awarded the Navy Cross.  Enlarge in a new window (28k). Photo courtesy of Naval Historical Center

History

Discover a wealth of information about Doris Miller, Pearl Harbor and WWII.

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Doris Miller
Doris Miller Biography
Learn about Doris Miller, a true Texas hero.

Doris Miller Lifeline
See the major events in Doris Miller's career in the U.S. Navy.

Navy Cross Citation
Read the citation from Admiral Nimitz.

USS Miller
Learn about the ship named in Doris Miller's honor.

Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor Overview

USS West Virginia and USS Tennessee

Pearl Harbor 1940 to 1941

Marines at Pearl Harbor

WWII
World War II Overview
Learn how the war began as well as the war's financial and human costs.

References
 Doris Miller Fact Sheet
Naval Historical Center

 African-Americans and the U.S. Navy
Naval Historical Center