African American World War II casualties and decorations in the Navy, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine
African American World War II casualties and decorations in the Navy, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine2009
About this book
"This book is an account of the 2,445 African American men who were killed, wounded or decorated during World War II in the Navy, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine. In addition to detailing the circumstances and location of each loss, information of a more personal nature is often included. The book includes many pictures of the men profiled"--Provided by publisher.
Details
- First published
- 2009
- OL Work ID
- OL3367718W
Subjects
United states, navy, biographyUnited states, coast guardWorld war, 1939-1945, naval operations, americanAfrican american sailorsAfrican americans, biographyMerchant marineWorld War, 1939-1945African American ParticipationAmerican Naval operationsAfrican American sailorsBiographyUnited States. NavyUnited StatesUnited States. Coast Guard