This blog details my father's experience as a Montford Point Marine. The Montford Point Marines were the nation's First Black Marines, and they served bravely in a branch of the military that initially refused to accept them. The Montford Point Marines exceeded expectations and served tenaciously in World War II and The Korean War. These surviving men were finally recognized by Congress and received the Gold Medal of Honor as a group on June 28, 2012.
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
WWI Army Organizational Chart and Fighting Abroad
I compiled a listing for readers to have a better framework in understanding exactly how soldiers were organized in World War I. These terms are used extensively in describing military units.
Army Organizational Chart, World War I Squad/Section: 9 to 10 soldiers Platoon: 16 to 44 soldiers Company/Battery /Troop: 62 to 190 soldiers Battalion/Squadron: 300-1,000 soldiers Brigade/Regiment/Group: 3,000-5,000 Soldiers Division: 10,000-15,000 soldiers Corps: 20,000-45,000 soldiers Army: 50,000+ Soldiers
Source: DA Pamphlet 10-1
Source:storiesofusa.com
Excerpt From "For The Love of Liberty" Documentary
Despite the countless heroic efforts displayed by African American soldiers in defeating the Central Powers, a pernicious campaign was launched to discredit them. This animosity was one of the many reasons that prevented Blacks in participating in combat units. It was not until World War II (1941-1945) that Blacks were given the opportunity to prove themselves. Hence, "For the Love of Liberty" is an appropriate title for the documentary on African Americans in the military. My father Clifford Primus would later make history as a member of the 51st Battalion, as a Montford Point Marine.
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