African American World War II casualties and decorations in the Navy, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine : a comprehensive record /

"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...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Knoblock, Glenn A.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2009]
Subjects:	World War, 1939-1945 > Participation, African American. World War, 1939-1945 > Naval operations, American. African American sailors > Biography. United States. > Navy > Biography. United States. > Coast Guard > Biography. Merchant marine > United States > Biography.

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Summary:	"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.
Physical Description:	xi, 580 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780786434732 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0786434732