Aircraft Carrier to be Named for Pearl Harbor Legend

[USMC-03]

I learned the story of Doris Miller within the first few days of arriving at Pearl Harbor nearly 30 years ago.

Navy Aircraft Carrier to Be Named for Black Pearl Harbor Veteran (Published 2020)

Doris Miller was the first African-American sailor to receive the Navy Cross, for his bravery during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

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[CountryGent]

Very cool they are naming a carrier after him. Truly an American hero.

Parenthetically, one of my relation (Great Uncle) went down on the same ship (USS Liscome Bay) he did in 1943.

 

[GOG]

A good man and a good name for a ship.