When a Laundryman Went to War

Miller was collecting laundry at 7:57am when the "Battle Stations" alarm sounded. USS West Virginia was heavily damaged by bombs, torpedoes and was on fire.

Being a Black American he wasn’t weapons trained, this did not stop him, he jumped into the fight at the helm of a .50-caliber machine gun blasting away at Japanese planes until he ran out of ammo.

Out of a crew of 1300, Doris Miller was one of the last three men to leave the sinking ship rescuing men as he swam ashore.

His actions defending his country against the Japanese made him perhaps the most famous Black Americans of WWII.

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[awesomegamer]

Miller when his ship starts getting attacked: "If God didn't want me to use the .50 cal, then why did he put a spare one right there."

[ussmidway]

The fourth carrier of Gerald R. Ford is named after Doris Miller - the American cook who was the first black to be awarded the Navy Cross. This is the highest decoration awarded by the Navy.

[auntieh.]

Captain: “Miller, what kind of a defense is this!?”

Miller: “I am the Defense!”

[Raider]

His ship mates signed a petition trying to get him sent to the naval academy as they agreed he deserved the honor of attending America's naval school. He was promoted to cook first class instead. Now there is a ship named after him. Talk about honor, that's a big one

[marcoyuson]

One of the many proofs that color and race are disregarded when your call of duty arrives. A brave man, who risked and lost his life for the sake of freedom. Salute to you, wherever you are, Mr. Miller. Thank you for being one of our Allies...

[person___]

crewman: miller are the uniforms done yet—
**find miller blasting a6m’s out of the sky**
**slowly backs away**

[firestorm]

If these guys keep improving at the rate they're going Pixar is going to have some serious competition

[elthonmaria]

"By this time, the ship had been hit multiple times and was listing dangerously to port!"

Then, Doris Miller took his HUMUNGOUS BALLS OF STEEL to the starboard side and the ship righted itself up.

[lonniebailey]

And almost 80 years later, the U.S. Navy has named a Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier named after Doris Miller, the USS Doris Miller. I would bet he’s happy to be remembered by having an aircraft carrier named after him.

[namespacestd]

Should have mentioned that the US government is naming one of its latest Gerard R. Ford class nuclear powered aircraft carriers after him. That would clearly depict how respected and significant he is in US history and in the community of his race. But overall the video was awesome, as usual.

[aBLUSneakyBackstabber]

“You were good son real good; maybe even the best”
- Soldier

[captain_commenter]

Miller: *is cleaning uniforms *

**his ship gets torpedoed**

Miller: *it’s big gun time*

[Kriegter]

There's a pattern of people being extremely brave when they're angry (Many Victoria Cross and Medal of Honor recipients share the same feature)

[yeettheheat]

I dont know whats better, the animations or him Describing everything.

[thesalutingderp]

May this legend be remembered by many...

[AlT-yksv]

Doris Miller answered the call to action going above the call of duty. He is a hero that will always be remembered.

[Big_E_Soul_Fragment]

CVN-81's going to be named after Doris Miller. What a legend

[robertgutheridge]

Race has nothing to do with the fact. That this man was a hero.
Who served his country .
From one to another thank you for your service to our country.

[SammySathya]

Beautiful story that must be always remembered. The actions of Dory Miller are legendary. The first African American to win the Navy Cross. Well done beautiful work.

[agniteyt]

Everybody gangsta until the Janitor *starts cleaning the sky*