What honor did Dorrie Miller receive

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Giovani Swanson

11 December, 04:15

What honor did Dorrie Miller receive

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Kirsten Woodward · Answer 1

the Navy Cross for his extraordinary courage in battle

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He was a Messman Third Class that the United States Navy noted for his bravery during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He was the first African American to be awarded the Navy Cross, the third highest honor awarded by the U. S. Navy at the time, after the Medal of Honor and the Navy Distinguished Service Medal.