Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Celebrating Black History Month: Alfred Masters, first African-American in the US Marine Corps


Alfred Masters, born February 5, 1916 in Palestine, Texas, was the first African-American in the US Marine Corps when he was sworn in June 1, 1942. His first training camp was at Montford Point in North Carolina.  He rose to the rank of Technical Sergeant.

Masters passed away in New Mexico in June 1975.

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