Waco veterans site to be renamed for WWII hero Doris Miller - Waco, TX
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The Waco Veterans Affairs Medical Center will be renamed to honor World War II hero Doris Miller in a ceremony Thursday.
Waymark Code: WMW3XV
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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The U.S. House and Senate approved the change to the Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center last year and President Barack Obama signed the measure in December.

Miller, a Waco native, was the first black American to receive the Navy Cross.

Petty Officer “Dorie” Miller was a mess attendant and boxing champion aboard the USS West Virginia in 1941 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Miller took over an unattended machine gun and helped rescue wounded shipmates.

Type of publication: Newspaper

When was the article reported?: 02/18/2015

Publication: The Washington Times

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How widespread was the article reported?: national

News Category: Politics
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