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Who was the first African American awarded the Navy Cross for his heroism during the bombing of Pearl Harbor? *

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Doris Miller

This ceremony and other awards and commendation letters were given by the admiral onboard USS Enterprise (CV-6) at Pearl Harbor, May, 1942. Black History poster featuring Navy Cross awardee Doris Miller and the ship named in his honor, USS Miller (FF-1091)

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