Black Defenders of America, 1775-1973Johnson Publishing Company, 1974 - 416 Seiten "This partial account of Negro military personnel in the armed forces from 1775 until 1973 is presented as a reference and guide for those who want to learn the truth about America's neglected black soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen. Using pictures and documented biographies, an attempt has been made to illustrate the black American's presence in past and present wars"--Preface |
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... Civil War . He was re- ceived by Emperor Alexander and also at the courts of Denmark , Sweden , Saxony and England . After living four years in Europe he returned to the United States in 1871 with a law degree from Middle Temple Inn ...
... Civil War . He was re- ceived by Emperor Alexander and also at the courts of Denmark , Sweden , Saxony and England . After living four years in Europe he returned to the United States in 1871 with a law degree from Middle Temple Inn ...
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... Civil War began , and when he was not allowed to enlist because of his color , he joined a Connecticut regiment as an independent soldier and partic- ipated in the battles of Bull Run , Roanoke , and Newbern . Ill health compelled him ...
... Civil War began , and when he was not allowed to enlist because of his color , he joined a Connecticut regiment as an independent soldier and partic- ipated in the battles of Bull Run , Roanoke , and Newbern . Ill health compelled him ...
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... Civil Service Commission by a navy commander , Stan- ford Moses , stating : James Gilliard served as a Seaman and as a Quartermaster in the Navy under my immediate supervision for about one year , 1900-1901 . It was upon my ...
... Civil Service Commission by a navy commander , Stan- ford Moses , stating : James Gilliard served as a Seaman and as a Quartermaster in the Navy under my immediate supervision for about one year , 1900-1901 . It was upon my ...
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