African American World War II Casualties and Decorations in the Navy, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine: A Comprehensive Record

by Glenn A. Knoblock

This book is an account of the 2,445 African American men who were killed or wounded or decorated during World War II in the Navy, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine. Because of the nature of the military's racial policies, most of these men served either in the Steward's Branch or in subordinate positions. As a result, the role of these fighting men has largely been ignored.

This book attempts to rectify this oversight, documenting each...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786434732
• ISBN13: 9780786434732
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher