Scott's Official History of the American Negro in the World WarHomewood Press, 1919 - 511 pages "A complete account from official sources of the participation of African Americans in World War I including their involvement in war work organizations like the Red Cross, YMCA, and the war camp community service. The text includes an official summary of the treaty of peace and League of Nations covenant. With the entry of the United States into the Great War in 1917, African Americans were eager to show their patriotism in hopes of being recognized as full citizens. However, they were barred from the Marines, the Aviation unit of the Army, and served only in menial roles in the Navy. Despite their poor treatment, African-American soldiers provided much support overseas to the European Allies as well as at home" -- Bookseller's description. |
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... Company of Maryland , the 9th Battalion of Ohio , the First Separate Company of Connecticut , Co. L of Massa- chusetts National Guard and Co. G of the Tennessee National Guard . Some of these , when the United States became a ...
... Company of Maryland , the 9th Battalion of Ohio , the First Separate Company of Connecticut , Co. L of Massa- chusetts National Guard and Co. G of the Tennessee National Guard . Some of these , when the United States became a ...
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... Company , Maryland , July 25 , 1917 , 3 officers , 154 1st Separate Company , Connecticut , July 31 , 1917 , 1 officer , 136 men ; 1 officer , 4 men attached . 1st Separate Company , Massachusetts ( Co. L ) , August 5 , 1917 , 3 ...
... Company , Maryland , July 25 , 1917 , 3 officers , 154 1st Separate Company , Connecticut , July 31 , 1917 , 1 officer , 136 men ; 1 officer , 4 men attached . 1st Separate Company , Massachusetts ( Co. L ) , August 5 , 1917 , 3 ...
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... guns . Below - A Company of Negro Infantry wearing French helmets . as they were brigaded with French Troops . Photo taken at Herpunt . In the Meuse Sector . Colored soldiers who served overseas under General Pershing returning to.
... guns . Below - A Company of Negro Infantry wearing French helmets . as they were brigaded with French Troops . Photo taken at Herpunt . In the Meuse Sector . Colored soldiers who served overseas under General Pershing returning to.
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... Robert L. Campbell . Company L , 368th U. S. Infantry , awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by order of General Pershing for bravery in fighting in the Argonne Forest . Letter of Credentials To make my work effective as I.
... Robert L. Campbell . Company L , 368th U. S. Infantry , awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by order of General Pershing for bravery in fighting in the Argonne Forest . Letter of Credentials To make my work effective as I.
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... company ind are shown as the three prize men of the company . Above - One of the big Y. M. C. A..
... company ind are shown as the three prize men of the company . Above - One of the big Y. M. C. A..
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