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Retired – Husband, father, author of the Dreamer’s Alliance Series. When I’m not writing, I might be in my woodshop, working around the house or walking around with a camera. I might be having a beer with friends. You can find me on my blog at NoFacilities.com and on Amazon.
Doris “Dorrie” Miller. A cook on the US West Virginia. When the ship was hit, he saved several people’s lives and manned an anti-aircraft gun, even though he was unfamiliar with the weapon. He was killed on November 24, 1943 in the battle of Makin. He was the first African American awarded the Navy Cross.
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