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The attack of pearl harbor we recognize the bravery of u.s. navy seaman doris miller. he enlisted when he was 19 years old. the navy did not allow african-americans to take combat roles so he became a mess attendant. miller was serving on the uss west virginia stationed at pearl harbor. he had no weapons training but when the japanese attacked he snapped into action. he manned the machine gun until he was ordered to abandon ship. he swam through hundreds of feet of oil and water to pull others to safety. his bravery saved countless lives. >> in 1942 he was awarred the navy cross making him the...
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