‘Selfless patriotism’: Late Herminie man to be honored for helping integrate Marine Corps
Courtesy of Tina Roberts Wilson
The late James Henry Wilson of Herminie was among the men who integrated the Marine Corps in World War II. He went on to become a captain of the guard at the state prison in Greensburg.
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Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor given to civilians by Congress, specially designed for African Americans who trained for the Marine Corps at Montford Point Camps, N.C.
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The late James Henry Wilson, of Herminie and his wife Elizabeth. Wilson was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously for his role as one of the men who integrated the Marine Crops in World WAr II
Courtesy of Tina Roberts Wilson
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Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor given to civilians by Congress, specially designed for African Americans who trained for the Marine Corps at Montford Point Camps, N.C.
