WASHINGTON – The Navy plans to name its newest supercarrier for World War II icon Doris “Dorie” Miller, the mess attendant from Waco who became a surprise hero of Pearl Harbor when he manned a machine gun that he and other black sailors had been excluded from using. Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly will announce the honor Monday — Martin …
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January 19, 2020