The lone black fighter amid a white platoon A shy giant, Doris Miller from Waco Roused by the Japanese strike on Pearl Harbor Knocked down to knees by one of the torpedo Dauntless, dragged many maimed crew safe, sans armor Ardent hero paced proudly with earnest stride Raising Afro-Americans to power Wearing the Purple Heart, head held high with pride Hardships meted for liberty’s sake will croon Misty-eyed, we cross the annals of story Commemorating Purple Hearts in glory. Reference: In the wake of the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor 50 years ago, 3,681 soldiers, sailors and Marines were awarded Purple Heart, America’s oldest medal. Doris Miller (an Afro-American) was entitled to The Purple Heart Medal for his bravery during Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor saving countless lives.   Penmancy gets a small share of every purchase you make through these links, and every little helps us continue bringing you the reads you love!