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Doris "Dorie" Miller was born on October 12, 1919 and died on November 24, 1943. He was a Messman Third Class that the United States Navy noted for his bravery during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He was the first African American to be awarded the Navy Cross, the third highest honor awarded by the U.S. Navy at the time, after the Medal of Honor and the Navy Distinguished Service Medal. The Navy Cross now precedes the Navy Distinguished Service Medal. Miller's acts were heavily publicized in the black press, making him an iconic emblem of the war for black Americans. Nearly two years after Pearl Harbor, he was killed in action when USS Liscome Bay was sunk by a Japanese submarine during the Battle of Makin. #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #black #africanamericanhistory #africanamerican #usa #navy #us #dorismiller #doriemiller #messman #worldwar2 #navycross #hawaii #pearlharbor #hero

It's Rye Day, Friday. Sipping on this really nice Rye Humor from Pinhook paired with a Kristoff Kristania Maduro. Boy do they go well together. Since today is the anniversary of one of my favorite Coast Guard stories I'm going to raise a glass to Captain Quentin Walsh and his combat team. On this day, June 26/ 27, 1944, then Commander Walsh and 16 men of his naval reconnaissance party, armed with bazookas, grenades, rifles, and submachine guns fought their way into the western part of Cherbourg, France, blowing open bunker doors and overcoming sniper fire. Walsh captured about 400 German at the city's arsenal in house to house fighting. He then went on to force the surrender of the garrison at Fort Du Homet. He and another officer entered the fort under a flag of truce and bluffed the garrison into believing they were outnumbered capturing another 350 Germans and freeing 52 captured American paratroopers. In all his 53 man unit is credited with the capture of more than 750 German soldiers and the opening of the Port of Cherbourg for the Allied Armies. For his actions he was awarded the Navy Cross. "The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding go out to meet it." ~ Thucydides #uscg #uscoastguard #navycross #worldwarII #history #cigar #cigarlifstyle #cigarstagram #kristoffcigars #cigarphoto #cigarafficianado #cigarsandwhiskey #tapthatash #whiskey #ryewhiskey #whiskeyandhistory #whiskeylover #whiskeyphoto #whiskeyafficionado #pinhookrye #whiskeylife #quote #quotestagram #firelight #firepit (at Coastal San Pedro) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB7LyejMfCb/?igshid=17q1urxz8rg8j

Happy birthday, Chesty Puller--a baddass who received five Navy Crosses. Check out the link for more. Semper Fi [Sgt Scholar Actual] https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.military.com/marine-corps/5-reasons-why-chesty-puller-marine-corps-legend.html/amp #usmc #chestypuller #navycross #CombatVeteran #marine #marines #marinecorps #SemperFi #badass #WW2 #koreanwar # https://www.instagram.com/p/CB6BTHmjzVA/?igshid=bcvcp58ab3t4

Boatswain's Mate 1st Class James Williams holds every level of valor award with a Medal of Honor, a #NavyCross, two Silver Stars, a Legion of Merit with Combat V, two #Navy and Marine Corps Medals, three Bronze Stars with Combat V, and two #NavyCommendation Medals with Combat V. In his Medal of Honor action, Williams was commanding a river patrol boat when he took fire from two enemy Sampans in #Vietnam and gave chase. He was lured into an ambush but fought against overwhelming odds for three hours, leading a fight that saw 65 enemy ships destroyed by Williams' crew and a detachment of helicopters that eventually reinforced him. #patriotism #military #heroism #thingreenline #vietnamwar #armyhero #militaryveteran #usa #usamilitary #donttreadonme #threepercent #militaryveterans #MedalofHonor #soldier (at Navy Base Seaplane) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBa7zmlJtfD/?igshid=pzjfjt18or33

Doris "Dorie" Miller (October 12, 1919 – November 24, 1943) was a Messmen Third Class. the United States Navy noted for his bravery during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He was the first African American to be awarded the Navy Cross. Nearly two years after Pearl Harbor, he was killed in action when USS Liscome Baywas sunk by a Japanese submarine during the Battle of Makin. #blackhistory #blackhidstory #blackhistoryisworldhistory #pearlharbor #doriemiller #greatblackmen #americanhero #treasureourown #blackhistoryeveryday #neverforget #navycross