About the Company
rating: 4.7
The Doris Miller Memorial is a monument to Waco’s famous WWII hero. Doris Miller was a mess cook who, during the attack on Pear Harbor, pulled his captain to safety and manned anti-aircraft guns without training. Waco is proud of being the hometown of Doris Miller.
Categories
- Museum
- Historical landmark
Contact Information
Phone: +1 254-723-6830
Website: https://dorismillermemorial.org/
Address: Doris D Miller Park, 300 N M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Waco, TX 76704, United States
- Monday: 7 AM–8 PM
- Tuesday: 7 AM–8 PM
- Wednesday: 7 AM–8 PM
- Thursday: 7 AM–8 PM
- Friday: 7 AM–8 PM
- Saturday: 7 AM–8 PM
- Sunday: 7 AM–8 PM
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Reviews
Review №1
Rating: 5
Date: a month ago
Review №2
Rating: 5
Everyone living or visiting Waco should visit this Memorial. It is unique, special, and informative. What a great memorial for a great hero! We loved the plaques and really made us reflect on this event, those who served, the many heroes during this dark event in history, and of course the hero Doris Miller. Suggestion: place a way to donate to keep the greatest maintenance possible. Never forget!
Date: 2 months ago
Review №3
Rating: 5
A well done memorial!
Date: 2 months ago
Review №4
Rating: 5
A beautiful memorial for a great American WWII hero. A great place to walk and reflect alongside the Brazos River. One of many Waco treasures.
Date: 4 months ago
Review №5
Rating: 5
Miller, the first African-American to win the Navy Cross, served in the kitchen of the USS West Virginia and is known for his immense bravery during the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941. The statue at the memorial is 170x30 with two slanted walls shaped like the hull of a battleship. You can visit this place while walking the East Waco riverwalk.
Date: 11 months ago
Review №6
Rating: 5
Theres nothing negative to be said about this place.. Im pretty sure this is one of the only if not the only memorials of its kind.. Cuba Gooding Jr played this man in pearl harbor.. one of the things that make me proud to call this my home R.I.P Doris Miller youll forever be remembered, immortalized for your bravery and true contributions to this country
Date: a year ago
Review №7
Rating: 5
Located by the riverwalk near Waco Suspension Bridge this place gives you an opportunity to take a break and remember the courageous souls who fought for the nation. The monument is an example of architectural excellence and resembles a ship s hull which perfectly connects to the history it is built for. You can take great pictures at this place. There is a fishing deck, a picnic spot with grill and restrooms nearby.
Date: a year ago
Review №8
Rating: 5
A ship shaped structure built in the memory of. Doris Miller s heroic contribution to the Pearl Harbor attack. It s a really nice looking structure. This structure is close to the Waco Suspension Bridge. And if are hiking or biking on the river walk trail then you will be seeing it while passing. Restrooms are nearby.
Date: a year ago
Review №9
Rating: 5
Excellent memorial.
Date: a year ago
Review №10
Rating: 4
Date: a year ago
Review №11
Rating: 5
A very tasteful memorial to a very brave man!
Date: a year ago
Review №12
Rating: 5
Date: a year ago
Review №13
Rating: 5
Date: 2 years ago
Review №14
Rating: 5
A nice place to visit
Date: 2 years ago
Review №15
Rating: 5
What a special place to visit anytime. Doris Dorrie Miller was born in Waco, Texas in 1919. He was U.S. naval serviceman noted for his outstanding bravery during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and immortalized by in the 2001 movie Pearl Harbor played by Cuba Gooding Jr. He became the 1st African American recipient of the Navy Cross for valour.
Date: 2 years ago
Review №16
Rating: 5
A powerful tribute to an inspiring hero.
Date: 2 years ago
Review №17
Rating: 3
Had to search online for full story of Doris Miller. Not a lot of information at the memorial.
Date: 2 years ago
Review №18
Rating: 3
Nice area by the river, near a rough part of town with lots of homeless individuals.
Date: 2 years ago
Review №19
Rating: 5
Most scenic park in Waco
Date: 3 years ago
Review №20
Rating: 3
I was pretty disappointed that theres not a single plaque or explanation about what this wonderful war hero did, who he was or what he accomplished. Anybody that either stumbled upon this memorial or went there intentionally because they saw it on Google maps would probably have no idea what its about. I think Waco needs to step it up and have some more information about who Doris Miller was and why this memorial is significant. Its a nice area and the atmosphere is very scenic.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №21
Rating: 5
Really enjoyed the atmosphere.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №22
Rating: 5
A great memorial to a war hero.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №23
Rating: 5
Great memorial for Waco WWII Veteran
Date: 4 years ago