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The ship, named for Messman Second Class Doris Miller, is the first aircraft carrier named for both an enlisted sailor and an African American. [8] The ship will be the second to honor Miller, who received the Navy Cross for his actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor; the first ship was USS Miller (FF-1091).
Doris "Dorie" Miller (October 12, 1919 – November 24, 1943) was a U.S. Navy sailor who was the first black recipient of the Navy Cross and a nominee for the Medal of Honor. As a mess attendant second class [ 1 ] [ 2 ] aboard the battleship USS West Virginia , Miller helped carry wounded sailors to safety during the attack on Pearl Harbor .
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USS Miller (FF-1091), originally (DE-1091), was a Knox-class destroyer escort in the United States Navy. She was named for Cook Third Class Doris "Dorie" Miller , who was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions at the attack on Pearl Harbor .
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English: Doris "Dorie" Miller, Mess Attendant Second Class, USN (1919-1943) just after being presented with the Navy Cross by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, on board USS Enterprise (CV-6) at Pearl Harbor, 27 May 1942. The medal was awarded for heroism on board USS West Virginia (BB-48) during the Pearl Harbor Attack, 7 December 1941.
Two ships of the United States Navy have borne the name USS Miller. USS Miller (DD-535) , was a Fletcher -class destroyer , launched in 1943, renamed James Miller in 1973, and struck in 1974 USS Miller (FF-1091) , was a Knox -class frigate launched in 1973, reclassified in 1975, and struck in 1995.
After receiving his wounds, Bennion was carried from the bridge by crew members including mess attendant second-class Doris Miller. Shortly afterwards, Miller was ordered to man an anti-aircraft gun on the conning tower despite no training in the operation of the weapon, Miller was awarded a Navy Cross for his actions. [ 12 ]