What did Doris Miller do at Pearl Harbor?

On December 7, 1941, Mess Attendant Second Class Doris Miller was collecting soiled laundry just before 8:00 A.M. When the first bombs blasted his ship at anchor in Pearl Harbor, Miller went to the main deck where he assisted in moving the mortally wounded captain.

Who was Dorie Miller and the Black Eagles?

Doris Miller, byname Dorrie, (born October 12, 1919, Waco, Texas, U.S.—died November 24, 1943, off Butaritari Atoll, Gilbert Islands), U.S. naval serviceman noted for his bravery during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor (1941). He was the first African American recipient of the Navy Cross for valour.

Is there a movie about Doris Miller?

Pearl Harbor (2001) – Cuba Gooding Jr. as Doris ‘Dorie’ Miller – IMDb.

Was the USS enterenterprise in Pearl Harbor during the attacks?

Enterprise aircraft carrier was not in Pearl Harbor during the infamous attacks. None of the aircraft carrier were. She was a approximately 215 miles west of Pearl Harbor at sea. At the same time, the Japanese carriers were 220 miles North of Pearl Harbor.

How many aircraft carriers were in Pearl Harbor?

Pearl Harbor Attack, 7 December 1941 Carrier Locations On 7 December 1941, the three Pacific Fleet aircraft carriers were USS Enterprise (CV-6), USS Lexington (CV-2), and USS Saratoga (CV-3).

Who was the captain of the USS Enterprise aircraft carrier?

The USS Enterprise aircraft Carrier was commanded by Captain George D. Murray. Although Enterprise and Task Force 8 did not catch Kido Butai, the Japanese Task Force, they did have a positive effect on the attack.

Why is the USS Enterprise not the Star Trek ship?

The USS Enterprise is not the Star Trek ship. She was an Aircraft Carrier in the Pacific Fleet. Enterprise aircraft carrier was not in Pearl Harbor during the infamous attacks. None of the aircraft carrier were. She was a approximately 215 miles west of Pearl Harbor at sea.