Player Embed Code: <iframe width='500' height='300' scrolling='no' frameborder='0' style='border: none; overflow: hidden; width: 500px; height: 300px;' allowtransparency='true' src='https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/666767'></iframe> Download Embed Share Pearl Harbor Hero Defense.gov March 21, 2019 | 0:54 When the USS West Virginia was struck in Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Doris "Dorie" Miller took control of a .50-caliber anti-aircraft machine gun and started firing, despite having no training on the weapon.