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Doris Miller

First african american to be awarded the navy cross (1919–1943).

Born October 12th, 1919 in Waco.

Died November 24th, 1943 at 24 years old in Gilbert Islands.

Occupations
cook, navy sailor
Website
www.dorismiller.com
Wikipedia
Doris_Miller

It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time. Samuel Johnson