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He was also one of four Naval heroes featured on U. However, many officers and men in the Navy felt that for his actions on the West Virginia at Pearl Harbor, Miller deserved more—that he should have been awarded the Medal of Honor. Following the anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, I heard from many people who would like to show their support for Dorie Miller being given the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously. The National Coalition of Black Veterans Organizations has prepared a document that can be printed, shared with friends, and sent to the White House.
Call her office for information on how to help: And to read a story about World War I soldier whose family overcame all the resistance to honoring him properly, read about World War I veteran, Henry Lincoln Johnson, a proud member of the Harlem Hellfighters: Great story on one more unsung American Hero.
President Obama referenced Dorie Miller in his comments at the Memorial Day recognition yesterday, but a more fitting tribute, however late, would be to honor him with the Medal of Honor. Thank you so much for mentioning this… and you are right about further honors. I was fortunate to be one of the first to be billeted in that beautiful barracks.
Black History Month: Doris Miller, American Hero
One of his Family was there for the dedication and ribbon cutting. I did not know that. And how terrific that a family member was there. Thank you for posting! I have known of his story for years. He certainly deserves to be posthumously awarded this coveted medal!!
For those of you who would like to support an effort for Dorie Miller to receiving the Medal of Honor, there are two groups that are working to this end. The National Coalition of Black Veterans. This is a PDF that can be printed out, shared with friends, and sent: The phone number of the office is