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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... present . He was described as hav- ing curly hair , black eyes and complexion.26 Joseph Francis Private , U.S. Artillery Regiment . Joseph Francis was born in San Salvador , West Indies . At the age of twenty - three , he was enlisted ...
... present . He was described as hav- ing curly hair , black eyes and complexion.26 Joseph Francis Private , U.S. Artillery Regiment . Joseph Francis was born in San Salvador , West Indies . At the age of twenty - three , he was enlisted ...
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... present on the duty rolls , and he was dis- charged on March 31 , 1815 , when his term of service expired . His official description lists his eyes , hair , and complexion as black.35 William Garland Private , Twenty - Sixth U.S. ...
... present on the duty rolls , and he was dis- charged on March 31 , 1815 , when his term of service expired . His official description lists his eyes , hair , and complexion as black.35 William Garland Private , Twenty - Sixth U.S. ...
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... present on October 16 and October 30 , 1814. Present on the duty roster of Captain J. R. Bell's Company on February 16 , and February 28 , 1815. Company Book 569 lists him as discharged , March 31 , 1815 , " on account of being a Negro ...
... present on October 16 and October 30 , 1814. Present on the duty roster of Captain J. R. Bell's Company on February 16 , and February 28 , 1815. Company Book 569 lists him as discharged , March 31 , 1815 , " on account of being a Negro ...
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