Montford Point Marines: Forgotten First Black Marines

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.

Showing posts with label Japanese Soldier. Show all posts
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Saturday, August 17, 2013

The Indigenous People of the Pacific and Some History

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When I mentioned to my dad about the policy behind the 51st Defense Battalion being sent to the Marshall Islands, he chuckled. He had no ide...
Wednesday, August 7, 2013

"Honor Comes From Death, Disgrace Comes From Surrender"

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How do you get young Japanese men willing to die for their country during World War II? What makes a soldier, later known as a holdout, refu...
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