Doris Miller
(1919-1943)
First African American to be awarded the Navy Cross – Doris Miller was born in Waco (City in and seat of McLennan County, Texas, United States) on October 12th, 1919 and died in Gilbert Islands (Chain of sixteen atolls and coral islands in the Pacific Ocean) on November 24th, 1943 at the age of 24. Today Doris Miller would be 104 years old.
Age
how old was Doris Miller when he died?
24
Doris Miller died in 1943 at the age of 24.
Biographical data
| Birthday | October 12th, 1919 (Sunday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Waco City in and seat of McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| Death Date | November 24th, 1943 (Wednesday) |
| Death place | Gilbert Islands Chain of sixteen atolls and coral islands in the Pacific Ocean |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Libra (The Scales) ♎ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat 羊 |
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Doris Miller
Birthday
When was Doris Miller born?
Doris Miller was born on October 12th, 1919.
Death
When did Doris Miller die?
Doris Miller died on November 24th, 1943 at the age of 24 in Gilbert Islands (Chain of sixteen atolls and coral islands in the Pacific Ocean). Today Doris Miller would be 104 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Doris Miller born?
Waco (City in and seat of McLennan County, Texas, United States).
Death place
Where did Doris Miller die?
Gilbert Islands (Chain of sixteen atolls and coral islands in the Pacific Ocean).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Doris Miller?
Doris Miller was born in the zodiac sign Libra (The Scales).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Doris Miller have?
Doris Miller was born in 1919 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Goat.
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