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 Pearl Harbor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pearl Harbor. Show all posts
Sunday, September 15, 2013

Japanese Attack Philippines, Malaya, Thailand, Guam and Wake Island

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Source: timerime.com. Japanese Invasion of Thailand December 8, 1941- Philippines Lieutenant General Walter Short and Admiral Hus...
Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Dorie Miller: First African American to Receive Navy Cross

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Born on October 12, 1919, Doris "Dorie" Miller (October 12, 1919 - November 24, 1943) became the first African American to receiv...
Sunday, August 25, 2013

Seven Major Events Prior to Pearl Harbor

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Japanese pilots before their flight to Pearl Harbor. Source:ww2incolor.com There were Seven Major Events Prior to Pearl Harbor that...
Wednesday, August 21, 2013

The Mitsubishi Zero and Early Japanese Victories in World War II

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In the early stages of World War II the Imperial Japanese Navy had what was considered the best naval aviation in the world. Their Mitsubish...
Friday, December 7, 2012

"A Day of Infamy"

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Headline of the day. "Japs" is now considered a derogatory term .                                              ...
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