What kind of weapon he fired nor whether or not he hit any enemy air crafts is not what makes Dorie Miller a HERO. What makes him a HERO is the fact that he, a cook in the ship's galley, picked up a weapon that he had not been trained to use to defend his ship, his crew mates and his Country; with no thought of his own LIFE! R.I.P. VALIANT Solider!!!
If Miller had carried ammunition as he was ordered to the gun wouldn't have run out of ammo. The gun he grabbed was a 20mm Oerlikon cannon. He emptied the drum without hitting anything.
The story they like to tell our children now it that he manned a 50 cal which does not require the level of training that the Oerlikon does, AND THAT HE SHOT DOWN FOUR OF THE TWENTY NINE PLANES THE JAPANESE LOST THAT DAY!
Perhaps his voice would have sounded like that if he had lived another ten years or so, but I can't imagine a 22 year old sounding like that. He was an amazing young man!
Makes me proud to be a Sailor!!! I have stared in the mouth of Death and came home safe. I have pulled Shipmates to safety and slapped them on the back saying they owe me a beer. Do I collect..? No. This is what we do for eachother. When that ship gets underway, we are all we have. Doris Miller is my Shipmate. May his Soul rest in peace, a true hero.
the first bIack American to be awarded the Navy Cross But the wouId not be the Iast...." 50 years later and Barack Obama becomes first black US president. thATS WAHT i call Evolution.
@yamapresta And now our county is in a craphole. I blame Former President Clinton myself (housing loans) but, who knows, maybe if I work hard enough, I can get everyone out of debt. That is what the current administration wants me to do. I notice your post is over a year old... Do not bring race into it and be civil in your response. One thing I have learned while serving my country, when you yell or cuss, you have lost. Post no links, I care nothing of what others say, tell me what you think.
@radargod1977 i guess is truth, but not only your country is in a craphole... this year mexico celebrates its 200 years of "freedoom" and if Miguel Hidalgo were alive he would kill himself. I think is a global thing... and yes.. a year ago i was a litle bit less mature than today... i guess i get exited when i see this video, becoue well.. sometimes people like to see the good side of the things. Greetings.
There is also a Cooperative complex in Corona, Queens, New York City named after Dorie Miller which was built in the late 1950's and early 1960's. Peace.
one of many great black americans,heart courage,oh and did i say heart,colin powell real hero's not that made up shit fighting for this country never will we surrender our nation or hope
What kind of weapon he fired nor whether or not he hit any enemy air crafts is not what makes Dorie Miller a HERO. What makes him a HERO is the fact that he, a cook in the ship's galley, picked up a weapon that he had not been trained to use to defend his ship, his crew mates and his Country; with no thought of his own LIFE! R.I.P. VALIANT Solider!!!
SEGWW2 2 months ago
If Miller had carried ammunition as he was ordered to the gun wouldn't have run out of ammo. The gun he grabbed was a 20mm Oerlikon cannon. He emptied the drum without hitting anything.
The story they like to tell our children now it that he manned a 50 cal which does not require the level of training that the Oerlikon does, AND THAT HE SHOT DOWN FOUR OF THE TWENTY NINE PLANES THE JAPANESE LOST THAT DAY!
YTRulesFromNM 3 months ago
Perhaps his voice would have sounded like that if he had lived another ten years or so, but I can't imagine a 22 year old sounding like that. He was an amazing young man!
aMarinedaughter 11 months ago
Makes me proud to be a Sailor!!! I have stared in the mouth of Death and came home safe. I have pulled Shipmates to safety and slapped them on the back saying they owe me a beer. Do I collect..? No. This is what we do for eachother. When that ship gets underway, we are all we have. Doris Miller is my Shipmate. May his Soul rest in peace, a true hero.
radargod1977 1 year ago
that's the worst black voice i've ever heard
tonytigereyes 1 year ago
@tonytigereyes Quit stereotyping...
radargod1977 1 year ago
hätt ich nur was kapiert
cngsivas58 2 years ago
I Love U Great-Great Uncle Dorie we never forget U.
ohiostmarine29203 2 years ago
GOD BLEES AMERICA
devo8931 2 years ago
HE DIED IN 1944 YOU DUMBASS
acdsfd 2 years ago
no he died in 43...
LittleOumbey 2 years ago
correct his ship got bombed by a jap submarine so he died and so did others
spenser828 2 years ago
@acdsfd
you're a dumbass he
died in 43
9N8X 2 years ago
RESPECT!!!
simonadragusanu 3 years ago
"...Doris MiIIer was
the first bIack American to be awarded the Navy Cross But the wouId not be the Iast...." 50 years later and Barack Obama becomes first black US president. thATS WAHT i call Evolution.
yamapresta 3 years ago
@yamapresta And now our county is in a craphole. I blame Former President Clinton myself (housing loans) but, who knows, maybe if I work hard enough, I can get everyone out of debt. That is what the current administration wants me to do. I notice your post is over a year old... Do not bring race into it and be civil in your response. One thing I have learned while serving my country, when you yell or cuss, you have lost. Post no links, I care nothing of what others say, tell me what you think.
radargod1977 1 year ago
@radargod1977 i guess is truth, but not only your country is in a craphole... this year mexico celebrates its 200 years of "freedoom" and if Miguel Hidalgo were alive he would kill himself. I think is a global thing... and yes.. a year ago i was a litle bit less mature than today... i guess i get exited when i see this video, becoue well.. sometimes people like to see the good side of the things. Greetings.
yamapresta 1 year ago
There is also a Cooperative complex in Corona, Queens, New York City named after Dorie Miller which was built in the late 1950's and early 1960's. Peace.
UGottaKnowThis 3 years ago
One of the heroes many people are unaware of.
Is it just me though, or does the video sound sarcastic
SurfD91 3 years ago
Mister Miller, thank you for your sevice to this nation.
vigo894 3 years ago
one of many great black americans,heart courage,oh and did i say heart,colin powell real hero's not that made up shit fighting for this country never will we surrender our nation or hope
mashdown08 3 years ago
@mashdown08 According to what Gen Powell says, he employs illeagal aliens. so much for a stnd up for America's people. Be civil in your response.
radargod1977 1 year ago
doris rocks
hornsrock97 3 years ago
Good man! Kicking some Jap ass!
JoeCamelCigg 3 years ago