Chronology of World War II

Wednesday, May 27


Doris 'Dorie' Miller Awarded the Navy Cross


Doris 'Dorie' Miller Awarded the Navy Cross
On May 27, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issues a direct order to the US Navy to award Doris 'Dorie' Miller the Navy Cross for his extraordinary courage during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Miller is presented the Navy Cross by Admiral Chester Nimitz.