The Great Dorie Miller

Dorie Miller was an African American who worked in the navy. He was awarded "Navy Cross" he was awarded this awarded by the most know attendant. During world war 11 Dorie was fighting in the war. He was told  to shoot an ship down. He didn't leave his post until the ship sank. In this portrait he seems brave and proud. He also worked as a Mess attendant. He received his Navy Cross on May 27 1942 from Franklin Delavo Roosevelt who was president during this time period. This poster was made in 1943 by David Stone Martin. Dorie Miller was born in 1919. He died in 1943 on a ship named USS Lissome  Bay. He died along with many other men. Dorie will be remember as a proud,leader, responsible person