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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... listed in the army at Chicago , Illinois for five years on September 5 , 1838 , at the age of thirty . The muster and description roll listed his description as height : five feet , eleven inches ; eyes : black ; hair : black , and ...
... listed in the army at Chicago , Illinois for five years on September 5 , 1838 , at the age of thirty . The muster and description roll listed his description as height : five feet , eleven inches ; eyes : black ; hair : black , and ...
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... listed him as present on February 28 , 1815 , at Fort Independence . He was discharged on March 31 , 1815 , because he was a Negro and " un- fit to accompany American soldiers . " His descrip- tion was listed as eyes : black ; hair ...
... listed him as present on February 28 , 1815 , at Fort Independence . He was discharged on March 31 , 1815 , because he was a Negro and " un- fit to accompany American soldiers . " His descrip- tion was listed as eyes : black ; hair ...
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... listed his eyes , hair and complexion as black.55 John Paul Private , U.S. Artillery Regiment . John Paul was born in New Orleans , and was enlisted in the army at Boston , Massachusetts on July 15 , 1814 , by a Lieutenant Washburn ...
... listed his eyes , hair and complexion as black.55 John Paul Private , U.S. Artillery Regiment . John Paul was born in New Orleans , and was enlisted in the army at Boston , Massachusetts on July 15 , 1814 , by a Lieutenant Washburn ...
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