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Was Dorie Miller awarded the Medal of Honor?
No he was not, but he did get awarded the navy cross which is the secord highest medal in the navy. Sincerly Reaper7924 To make it confusing, when Miller was awarded the Navy Cross it was the third highest decoration. The Distinguished Service Cross was second. After WWII the order was changed. Some historians contend that had Miller been white, he would have been awarded the Medal of Honor.
Is there a list of Navy officers who received the Medal of Honor?
There are approximately 50 Navy and Marine Corps officers (the Navy MOH is awarded to both Navy and Marines Corps members) who have been awarded the Navy MOH since 1861. The most recent Naval officer to receive the MOH was Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael Murphy, who was killed in action during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan. He was posthumously awarded the MOH in 2007. The list of all Navy and Marine Corps officers who have been awarded the Medal of Honor is at the link below.
How many navy chiefs have been awarded the Medal of Honor?
The Medal of Honor is the highest award a member of the United States military can earn. Since the award was first given out, 44 Navy Chiefs have won the medal through World War II.
How many wars has the navy been in?
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What was the name of the first black American to be awarded the Navy Cross signifying bravery and courage in wartime?
Doris "Dorie" Miller, Cook, 3rd Class, US Navy.
