[dfwgator]

That is Doris “Dorie” Miller receiving his medal for heroism on December 7.

He was portrayed by Cuba Gooding Jr. in "Pearl Harbor" . (He's way better than Ben Affleck)

[Husker8877]

I played football with Dorie Miller’s nephew Junior Miller (real name Selvia Miller), one of the best Tight Ends of my era. All-American at Nebraska, 1st rounder and Pro-Bowl TE with Atlanta Falcons early 80’s. Junior was always very proud of his uncle.