SettingsAfrican-American military personnel
Abraham J. Turner
Major General Abraham J. Turner is in the United States Army and serving in Offutt AFB, Nebraska.
Major General Abraham J. Turner is in the United States Army and serving in Offutt AFB, Nebraska.
Albert Bryant, Jr.
Brigadier General Albert Bryant, Jr. (born February 22, 1952) is a retired American Army General, best known for service as the Chief of Western Hemisphere Operations during and in the aftermath...
Brigadier General Albert Bryant, Jr. (born February 22, 1952) is a retired American Army General, best known for service as the Chief of Western Hemisphere Operations during and in the aftermath...
Alexander Jefferson
Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson, a retired US Air Force officer, famous as one of the Tuskegee Airmen, the 332nd Fighter Group.
Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson, a retired US Air Force officer, famous as one of the Tuskegee Airmen, the 332nd Fighter Group.
Alfonza W. Davis
Alfonza W. Davis (November 23, 1919 - October 30, 1945) was the first African-American aviator from North Omaha, Nebraska to be awarded his "wings."
Alfonza W. Davis (November 23, 1919 - October 30, 1945) was the first African-American aviator from North Omaha, Nebraska to be awarded his "wings."
Allen Allensworth
Allen Allensworth was an American soldier and chaplain in the United States Army who had been born into slavery and escaped by joining the 44th Illinois Volunteers when they left Louisville, Ken...
Allen Allensworth was an American soldier and chaplain in the United States Army who had been born into slavery and escaped by joining the 44th Illinois Volunteers when they left Louisville, Ken...
Alonzo Watson
Alonzo Watson (1891 –1937) was an American anti-Fascist, historically famous as one of the first American anti-Fascist volunteers –as well as the first African American –to fall o...
Alonzo Watson (1891 –1937) was an American anti-Fascist, historically famous as one of the first American anti-Fascist volunteers –as well as the first African American –to fall o...
Amos M. Gailliard Jr.
Brigadier General Amos M. Gailliard Jr. served on active duty during the Korean War in the United States Army and as a Major transferred into the National Guard in the State of New York.
Brigadier General Amos M. Gailliard Jr. served on active duty during the Korean War in the United States Army and as a Major transferred into the National Guard in the State of New York.
Ancer L. Haggerty
Ancer Lee Haggerty is a senior district judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon.
Ancer Lee Haggerty is a senior district judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon.
Anthony G. Brown
Anthony Gregory Brown (born November 21, 1961) is a Democratic Party politician from the State of Maryland; he is the eighth and current Lieutenant Governor of Maryland.
Anthony Gregory Brown (born November 21, 1961) is a Democratic Party politician from the State of Maryland; he is the eighth and current Lieutenant Governor of Maryland.
Aris T. Allen
Aris T. Allen was an American politician who was the first African American chair of the Maryland Republican party and the first to run for a state-wide office in Maryland.
Aris T. Allen was an American politician who was the first African American chair of the Maryland Republican party and the first to run for a state-wide office in Maryland.
Aubrey McDade
Staff Sergeant Aubrey L. McDade, Jr. is a United States Marine who was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroic actions in which he rescued two fellow Marines during an enemy ambush in Iraq in 2004.
Staff Sergeant Aubrey L. McDade, Jr. is a United States Marine who was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroic actions in which he rescued two fellow Marines during an enemy ambush in Iraq in 2004.
Augustus Walley
Augustus Walley (March 10, 1856 – April 9, 1938) was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions...
Augustus Walley (March 10, 1856 – April 9, 1938) was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions...
Barzillai Lew
Barzillai Lew (November 5, 1743 - January 18, 1822) was an African American soldier who served with distinction during the American Revolution.
Barzillai Lew (November 5, 1743 - January 18, 1822) was an African American soldier who served with distinction during the American Revolution.
Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.
Benjamin Oliver Davis Jr. was an American United States Air Force general and commander of the World War II Tuskegee Airmen.
Benjamin Oliver Davis Jr. was an American United States Air Force general and commander of the World War II Tuskegee Airmen.
Benjamin O. Davis, Sr.
Brigadier General Benjamin Oliver Davis, Sr. was an American general and the father of Benjamin O. Davis Jr. He was the first African-American general officer in the United States Army.
Brigadier General Benjamin Oliver Davis, Sr. was an American general and the father of Benjamin O. Davis Jr. He was the first African-American general officer in the United States Army.
Benjamin Thurman Hacker
Rear Admiral Benjamin Thurman Hacker (1935–2003) was a U.S. Navy officer, who became the first Naval Flight Officer (NFO) to achieve Flag rank.
Rear Admiral Benjamin Thurman Hacker (1935–2003) was a U.S. Navy officer, who became the first Naval Flight Officer (NFO) to achieve Flag rank.
Booker T. Spicely
Booker Thomas Spicely (December 1, 1909 - July 8, 1944) was a victim of racial violence whose murder is considered to be one event in a series of events that contributed to the Civil Rights move...
Booker Thomas Spicely (December 1, 1909 - July 8, 1944) was a victim of racial violence whose murder is considered to be one event in a series of events that contributed to the Civil Rights move...
Brent Woods (Medal of Honor)
Brent Woods (1855 – March 31, 1906) was an American Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the I...
Brent Woods (1855 – March 31, 1906) was an American Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the I...
Calvin Waller
Lieutenant General Calvin Agustine Hoffman Waller was a high-ranking officer in the United States military.
Lieutenant General Calvin Agustine Hoffman Waller was a high-ranking officer in the United States military.
Carl Brashear
Carl Maxie Brashear was the first African American to become a U.S. Navy Master Diver in 1970.
Carl Maxie Brashear was the first African American to become a U.S. Navy Master Diver in 1970.
Carson Ross
Carson Ross (born December 15, 1946) is the mayor of Blue Springs, Missouri.
Carson Ross (born December 15, 1946) is the mayor of Blue Springs, Missouri.
Cecil B. Moore
Cecil Bassett Moore (April 2, 1915 – February 13, 1979) was a Philadelphia lawyer, civil rights activist who led the fight to integrate Girard College, president of the local NAACP, and me...
Cecil Bassett Moore (April 2, 1915 – February 13, 1979) was a Philadelphia lawyer, civil rights activist who led the fight to integrate Girard College, president of the local NAACP, and me...
Charity Adams
Charity Edna Adams Earley was the first African American woman to be an officer in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (later WACS) and was the commanding officer of the first battalion of African ...
Charity Edna Adams Earley was the first African American woman to be an officer in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (later WACS) and was the commanding officer of the first battalion of African ...
Charles B. Rangel
Charles Bernard "Charlie" Rangel (; born June 11, 1930) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since 1971.
Charles Bernard "Charlie" Rangel (; born June 11, 1930) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since 1971.
Charles Dryden (Tuskegee Airman)
Ret. Lt. Col. Charles W. Dryden was one of the Tuskegee Airmen.
Ret. Lt. Col. Charles W. Dryden was one of the Tuskegee Airmen.
Charles L. Thomas
Major Charles Leroy Thomas was a United States Army officer who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions while a company commander during the capture of Climbach, France in 19...
Major Charles Leroy Thomas was a United States Army officer who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions while a company commander during the capture of Climbach, France in 19...
Charles McGee (pilot)
Charles E. McGee (born December 7, 1919) was one of the Tuskegee Airmen and a career officer in the United States Air Force for 30 years.
Charles E. McGee (born December 7, 1919) was one of the Tuskegee Airmen and a career officer in the United States Air Force for 30 years.
Charles Q. Brown Jr.
Charles Q. Brown Jr. is, as of 2011, Deputy Director of Operations for the United States Central Command headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida.
Charles Q. Brown Jr. is, as of 2011, Deputy Director of Operations for the United States Central Command headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida.
Charles V. Bush
Charles V. Bush (born December 17, 1939) is an African-American pioneer, retired senior corporate executive and former U.S. Air Force officer.
Charles V. Bush (born December 17, 1939) is an African-American pioneer, retired senior corporate executive and former U.S. Air Force officer.
Charles Young (United States Army)
Charles Young (March 12, 1864 - January 8, 1922) was the third African American graduate of West Point, the first black U.S. national park superintendent, first black military attaché, first bla...
Charles Young (March 12, 1864 - January 8, 1922) was the third African American graduate of West Point, the first black U.S. national park superintendent, first black military attaché, first bla...
Christian Fleetwood
Christian Abraham Fleetwood, was a non-commissioned officer in the United States Army, an editor, a musician, and a government official.
Christian Abraham Fleetwood, was a non-commissioned officer in the United States Army, an editor, a musician, and a government official.
Clarence Lightner
Clarence Everett Lightner (August 15, 1921 – July 8, 2002) was the first popularly elected Mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina and the first African American elected mayor of a metropolitan (...
Clarence Everett Lightner (August 15, 1921 – July 8, 2002) was the first popularly elected Mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina and the first African American elected mayor of a metropolitan (...
Clifford Scott Green
Clifford Scott Green (April 2, 1923 – May 31, 2007) was a judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Clifford Scott Green (April 2, 1923 – May 31, 2007) was a judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Colin Powell
Colin Luther Powell is an American statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army.
Colin Luther Powell is an American statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army.
Dana J.H. Pittard
Major General Dana J.H. Pittard, USA, serves as the Commanding General of 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas.
Major General Dana J.H. Pittard, USA, serves as the Commanding General of 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas.
Daniel James, Jr.
Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. (February 11, 1920 – February 25, 1978) was a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force, who in 1975 became the first black American to reach the rank of four-star general.
Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. (February 11, 1920 – February 25, 1978) was a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force, who in 1975 became the first black American to reach the rank of four-star general.
David L. Brewer III
David L. Brewer (born May 19, 1946) is a retired Vice Admiral of the United States Navy and former superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
David L. Brewer (born May 19, 1946) is a retired Vice Admiral of the United States Navy and former superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Dennis Bell (Medal of Honor)
Dennis Bell (December 28, 1866 – September 25, 1953) was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his act...
Dennis Bell (December 28, 1866 – September 25, 1953) was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his act...
Donald L. Hollowell
Donald Lee Hollowell (1917–2004) was a civil rights attorney in the U.S. state of Georgia.
Donald Lee Hollowell (1917–2004) was a civil rights attorney in the U.S. state of Georgia.
Donnie Cochran
Captain Donnie L. Cochran was the first African-American aviator assigned to the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron in 1986.
Captain Donnie L. Cochran was the first African-American aviator assigned to the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron in 1986.
Doris Miller
Doris "Dorie" Miller was a cook in the United States Navy noted for his bravery during the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941.
Doris "Dorie" Miller was a cook in the United States Navy noted for his bravery during the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941.
Douglas Wilder
Lawrence Douglas Wilder is an American politician, the first African American to be elected as governor of Virginia, and the first to serve as governor of a U.S. state.
Lawrence Douglas Wilder is an American politician, the first African American to be elected as governor of Virginia, and the first to serve as governor of a U.S. state.
Edgar Bolden
Edgar Bolden (June 1, 1926 – March 4, 2007) was an American fighter aircraft pilot and one of the original Tuskegee Airmen.
Edgar Bolden (June 1, 1926 – March 4, 2007) was an American fighter aircraft pilot and one of the original Tuskegee Airmen.
Edgar Huff
Edgar R. Huff was the first African-American in the United States Marine Corps to be promoted to the rank of Sergeant Major.
Edgar R. Huff was the first African-American in the United States Marine Corps to be promoted to the rank of Sergeant Major.
Edolphus Towns
Edolphus Towns, Jr. is the U.S. Representative for, serving since 1983, and the former Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Edolphus Towns, Jr. is the U.S. Representative for, serving since 1983, and the former Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Edward A. Carter, Jr.
Edward Allen Carter, Jr. (May 26, 1916 – January 30, 1963) was United States Army Staff Sergeant who received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during March 1945 during World War I...
Edward Allen Carter, Jr. (May 26, 1916 – January 30, 1963) was United States Army Staff Sergeant who received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during March 1945 during World War I...
Edward A. Rice, Jr.
General Edward A. Rice, Jr, USAF (born 1955) is the 30th Commander, Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.
General Edward A. Rice, Jr, USAF (born 1955) is the 30th Commander, Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.
Edward Brooke
Edward William Brooke, III (born October 26, 1919) is an American politician and was elected to the United States Senate as a Republican from Massachusetts in 1966, defeating his Democratic oppo...
Edward William Brooke, III (born October 26, 1919) is an American politician and was elected to the United States Senate as a Republican from Massachusetts in 1966, defeating his Democratic oppo...
Edward Giles Irvin
Edward Giles Irvin (August 13, 1893–1982) was a founder of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.
Edward Giles Irvin (August 13, 1893–1982) was a founder of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.
Elder Watson Diggs
Elder Watson Diggs (December 23, 1883 - November 8, 1947) was a principal founder of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.
Elder Watson Diggs (December 23, 1883 - November 8, 1947) was a principal founder of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.
Emanuel Stance
Emanuel Stance (died December 25, 1887) was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Indian ...
Emanuel Stance (died December 25, 1887) was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Indian ...
Eugene Bullard
Eugene Jacques Bullard was the first black military pilot and one of two black pilots in World War I; the other being Ahmet Ali.
Eugene Jacques Bullard was the first black military pilot and one of two black pilots in World War I; the other being Ahmet Ali.
Eugene Calvin Cheatham, Jr.
Eugene Calvin Cheatham, Jr. was one of the Tuskegee Airmen and a career officer in the United States Air Force.
Eugene Calvin Cheatham, Jr. was one of the Tuskegee Airmen and a career officer in the United States Air Force.
Fitz Lee (Medal of Honor)
Fitz Lee (died September 14, 1899) was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Spanish-Amer...
Fitz Lee (died September 14, 1899) was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Spanish-Amer...
Frank E. Petersen
Frank E. Petersen Jr. (USMC) (born March 2, 1932 in Topeka, Kansas) is a retired United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General.
Frank E. Petersen Jr. (USMC) (born March 2, 1932 in Topeka, Kansas) is a retired United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General.
Frankie Gaye
Frankie Gaye (born Frances Gay, November 15, 1941 – December 30, 2001) was a singer and the younger brother of the more famous singer Marvin Gaye.
Frankie Gaye (born Frances Gay, November 15, 1941 – December 30, 2001) was a singer and the younger brother of the more famous singer Marvin Gaye.
Frederick C. Branch
Frederick Clinton Branch (May 31, 1922 – April 10, 2005) was the first African-American officer of the United States Marine Corps.
Frederick Clinton Branch (May 31, 1922 – April 10, 2005) was the first African-American officer of the United States Marine Corps.
G. K. Butterfield
George Kenneth Butterfield, Jr. (born April 27, 1947) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since 2004.
George Kenneth Butterfield, Jr. (born April 27, 1947) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since 2004.
Gene C. McKinney
Gene McKinney was the 10th Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA) of the United States, serving from July 1995 to October 1997.
Gene McKinney was the 10th Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA) of the United States, serving from July 1995 to October 1997.
Gene McKinney
Gene McKinney was the 10th Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA) of the United States, serving from July 1995 to October 1997.
Gene McKinney was the 10th Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA) of the United States, serving from July 1995 to October 1997.
George H. Wanton
George Henry Wanton was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Spanish-American War.
George Henry Wanton was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Spanish-American War.
George T. Alexander
Staff Sergeant George T. Alexander Jr. (August 5, 1971 – October 22, 2005) was the 2,000th American soldier killed in combat in Iraq since the beginning of the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, according t...
Staff Sergeant George T. Alexander Jr. (August 5, 1971 – October 22, 2005) was the 2,000th American soldier killed in combat in Iraq since the beginning of the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, according t...
George W. Collins
George Washington Collins was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois.
George Washington Collins was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois.
George Washington Bush
George Washington Bush (1779 –April 5, 1863) was one of the first American settlers and the first black settler in what would later become the U.S. state of Washington.
George Washington Bush (1779 –April 5, 1863) was one of the first American settlers and the first black settler in what would later become the U.S. state of Washington.
George Watson (Medal of Honor)
George Watson (1915 – March 8, 1943) was a private in the United States Army who was killed in action during World War II. He was one of seven African American soldiers to receive the Medal of H...
George Watson (1915 – March 8, 1943) was a private in the United States Army who was killed in action during World War II. He was one of seven African American soldiers to receive the Medal of H...
George Watson (U.S. Army Air Corps)
George Watson Sr. was a supply sergeant and support personnel for the Tuskegee Airmen, the 332nd Fighter Group.
George Watson Sr. was a supply sergeant and support personnel for the Tuskegee Airmen, the 332nd Fighter Group.
Gertrude Nelson
Gertrude DeWitt Nelson (December 26, 1898 - November 29, 2001) was an African American military, civilian, and American Red Cross nurse from Louisiana whose career spanned much of the 20th century.
Gertrude DeWitt Nelson (December 26, 1898 - November 29, 2001) was an African American military, civilian, and American Red Cross nurse from Louisiana whose career spanned much of the 20th century.
Gilbert Johnson
Sergeant Major Gilbert "Hashmark" Johnson (October 30, 1905 – August 5, 1972) was one of the first African Americans to enlist in the United States Marine Corps, and one of the first African Ame...
Sergeant Major Gilbert "Hashmark" Johnson (October 30, 1905 – August 5, 1972) was one of the first African Americans to enlist in the United States Marine Corps, and one of the first African Ame...
Gus Savage
Augustus Alexander "Gus" Savage (born October 30, 1925) is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois.
Augustus Alexander "Gus" Savage (born October 30, 1925) is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois.
Harold K. Hoskins
Harold K. Hoskins was an American pilot and Tuskegee Airman who was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2007.
Harold K. Hoskins was an American pilot and Tuskegee Airman who was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2007.
Harold Washington
Harold Lee Washington was an American lawyer and politician who became the first African-American Mayor of Chicago, serving from 1983 until his death in 1987.
Harold Lee Washington was an American lawyer and politician who became the first African-American Mayor of Chicago, serving from 1983 until his death in 1987.
Harvey Walden IV
Harvey Walden IV is a United States Marine, drill instructor and television celebrity.
Harvey Walden IV is a United States Marine, drill instructor and television celebrity.
Henry Alvin Cameron
Henry Alvin Cameron was an African American schoolteacher who served as a United States Army officer in World War I. Prior to joining the military at age 45, he worked as a science teacher and c...
Henry Alvin Cameron was an African American schoolteacher who served as a United States Army officer in World War I. Prior to joining the military at age 45, he worked as a science teacher and c...
Henry Doctor, Jr.
Lieutenant General Henry Doctor, Jr. was the Commanding General, 2nd Infantry Division, Eighth United States Army, based in the Republic of Korea.
Lieutenant General Henry Doctor, Jr. was the Commanding General, 2nd Infantry Division, Eighth United States Army, based in the Republic of Korea.
Henry Lincoln Johnson
Henry Lincoln Johnson was an African-American soldier, and recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart, and the French Croix de Guerre.
Henry Lincoln Johnson was an African-American soldier, and recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart, and the French Croix de Guerre.
Henry Ossian Flipper
Henry Ossian Flipper was an American soldier, former slave, and the first African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1877, earning a commission as a 2n...
Henry Ossian Flipper was an American soldier, former slave, and the first African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1877, earning a commission as a 2n...
Henry Winston
Henry M. Winston was an African American political leader and Marxist civil rights activist.
Henry M. Winston was an African American political leader and Marxist civil rights activist.
Isaac D. Smith
Isaac D. Smith was a Major general in the United States Army.
Isaac D. Smith was a Major general in the United States Army.
Isaac Woodard
Isaac Woodard, Jr., often written Isaac Woodward, was an African American World War II veteran whose 1946 beating and maiming, hours after being discharged from the United States Army, spa...
Isaac Woodard, Jr., often written Isaac Woodward, was an African American World War II veteran whose 1946 beating and maiming, hours after being discharged from the United States Army, spa...
Isaiah Dorman
Isaiah Dorman (c. 1820? – June 25, 1876) was a former slave who served as an interpreter for the United States Army during the Indian Wars.
Isaiah Dorman (c. 1820? – June 25, 1876) was a former slave who served as an interpreter for the United States Army during the Indian Wars.
Isaiah Mays
Isaiah Mays (February 16, 1858 – May 2, 1925) was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in...
Isaiah Mays (February 16, 1858 – May 2, 1925) was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in...
J. Paul Reason
Joseph Paul Reason (born in Washington, D.C. on 22 March 1941) was Commander in Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet from 1996 to 1999.
Joseph Paul Reason (born in Washington, D.C. on 22 March 1941) was Commander in Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet from 1996 to 1999.
James E. Cheek
James Edward Cheek (December 4, 1932 – January 8, 2010), president emeritus of Howard University, was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.
James Edward Cheek (December 4, 1932 – January 8, 2010), president emeritus of Howard University, was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.
James Monroe Trotter
James Monroe Trotter (February 7, 1842 – February 26, 1892) was an American teacher, soldier, an employee of the US Postal Service, a music historian, and Recorder of Deeds in Washington, DC. B...
James Monroe Trotter (February 7, 1842 – February 26, 1892) was an American teacher, soldier, an employee of the US Postal Service, a music historian, and Recorder of Deeds in Washington, DC. B...
Jeanine Menze
Jeanine McIntosh Menze holds the distinction of becoming the first African-American female in the United States Coast Guard to earn the Coast Guard Aviation designation.
Jeanine McIntosh Menze holds the distinction of becoming the first African-American female in the United States Coast Guard to earn the Coast Guard Aviation designation.
Jerome G. Cooper
Jerome Gary Cooper (b. 1936) is a former officer of the United States Marine Corps who served as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) from 1989 to 1992, and as Unite...
Jerome Gary Cooper (b. 1936) is a former officer of the United States Marine Corps who served as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) from 1989 to 1992, and as Unite...
Jesse L. Brown
Jesse LeRoy Brown was the first African-American naval aviator in the United States Navy, and the first naval officer killed in the Korean War.
Jesse LeRoy Brown was the first African-American naval aviator in the United States Navy, and the first naval officer killed in the Korean War.
Joe N. Ballard
Lieutenant General Joe Nathan Ballard (born March 27, 1942) is a former U.S. Army officer who fought in the Vietnam War, and who served for a time as Chief of Engineers.
Lieutenant General Joe Nathan Ballard (born March 27, 1942) is a former U.S. Army officer who fought in the Vietnam War, and who served for a time as Chief of Engineers.
John A. Bennett
John Arthur Bennett (April 10, 1935 – April 13, 1961) was a Private First Class in the United States Army who was convicted and executed for the rape and attempted murder of an 11-year-old Austr...
John Arthur Bennett (April 10, 1935 – April 13, 1961) was a Private First Class in the United States Army who was convicted and executed for the rape and attempted murder of an 11-year-old Austr...
John Chavis
John Chavis (c. 1763-1838) was a black educator and Presbyterian minister in the American South during the early 19th century.
John Chavis (c. 1763-1838) was a black educator and Presbyterian minister in the American South during the early 19th century.
John Conyers
John Conyers, Jr. (born May 16, 1929) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since 1965 (the district was numbered as the 1st District until 1993).
John Conyers, Jr. (born May 16, 1929) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since 1965 (the district was numbered as the 1st District until 1993).
John Hanks Alexander
John Hanks Alexander (6 January 1864 – 26 March 1894) was the first African American officer in the United States armed forces to hold a regular command position and the second African American ...
John Hanks Alexander (6 January 1864 – 26 March 1894) was the first African American officer in the United States armed forces to hold a regular command position and the second African American ...
John Horse
John Horse (1812–1882), also known as Juan Caballo, Juan Cavallo, John Cowaya (with spelling variations} and Gopher John, was a Seminole-African American who acted as a m...
John Horse (1812–1882), also known as Juan Caballo, Juan Cavallo, John Cowaya (with spelling variations} and Gopher John, was a Seminole-African American who acted as a m...
John Milton Lee
John Milton Lee (September 7, 1890 - January 8, 1958) was a founder of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.
John Milton Lee (September 7, 1890 - January 8, 1958) was a founder of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.
John R. Fox
John Robert Fox (May 18, 1915–December 26, 1944) was killed in action when he deliberately called for artillery fire on his own position, after his position was overrun, in order to defeat...
John Robert Fox (May 18, 1915–December 26, 1944) was killed in action when he deliberately called for artillery fire on his own position, after his position was overrun, in order to defeat...
John R. Hargrove, Sr.
John R. Hargrove, Sr., was the first African American to be appointed assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland and was later appointed by President Ronald Reagan to the United States...
John R. Hargrove, Sr., was the first African American to be appointed assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland and was later appointed by President Ronald Reagan to the United States...
Johnnie E. Wilson
General Johnnie Edward Wilson (born February 4, 1944) is a retired United States Army four-star general who served as Commanding General, United States Army Materiel Command (CG AMC) from 1996 t...
General Johnnie Edward Wilson (born February 4, 1944) is a retired United States Army four-star general who served as Commanding General, United States Army Materiel Command (CG AMC) from 1996 t...
Joseph C. Carter (general)
Joseph C. Carter is a Brigadier General and The Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard.
Joseph C. Carter is a Brigadier General and The Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard.
Joseph C. Howard, Sr.
Joseph Clemens Howard, Sr. (December 9, 1922 – September 16, 2000) was the first African American to win an election as judge for the Baltimore City Supreme Bench and was later appointed by Pres...
Joseph Clemens Howard, Sr. (December 9, 1922 – September 16, 2000) was the first African American to win an election as judge for the Baltimore City Supreme Bench and was later appointed by Pres...
Julian C. Dixon
Julian Carey Dixon (August 8, 1934 – December 8, 2000) was an American politician from the state of California.
Julian Carey Dixon (August 8, 1934 – December 8, 2000) was an American politician from the state of California.
Julius W. Becton, Jr.
Julius Wesley Becton, Jr. (born 29 June 1926) is a retired United States Army Lieutenant General, former Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Director, and education administrator.
Julius Wesley Becton, Jr. (born 29 June 1926) is a retired United States Army Lieutenant General, former Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Director, and education administrator.
Lambert Latham
Lambert Latham (d. September 6, 1781) was a black hero during the American Revolutionary War at the battle at Fort Griswold in Groton, Connecticut on September 6, 1781.
Lambert Latham (d. September 6, 1781) was a black hero during the American Revolutionary War at the battle at Fort Griswold in Groton, Connecticut on September 6, 1781.
Lanier W. Phillips
Lanier W. Phillips was a survivor of the wreck of the USS Truxtun off the coast of Newfoundland, a retired oceanographer and a recipient of the U.S. Navy Memorial's Lone Sailor award for his...
Lanier W. Phillips was a survivor of the wreck of the USS Truxtun off the coast of Newfoundland, a retired oceanographer and a recipient of the U.S. Navy Memorial's Lone Sailor award for his...
Larry R. Ellis
General Larry Rudell Ellis (born 1946) was Commander, United States Army Forces Command from November 19, 2001 until 2004, following his assignment as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations an...
General Larry Rudell Ellis (born 1946) was Commander, United States Army Forces Command from November 19, 2001 until 2004, following his assignment as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations an...
Last of the Conquerors
Last of the Conquerors is a 1948 novel by African-American novelist William Gardner Smith.
Last of the Conquerors is a 1948 novel by African-American novelist William Gardner Smith.
Lawrence E. Roberts
Lawrence E. Roberts was a pilot with the Tuskegee Airmen and a colonel in the United States Air Force, with 32 years of total military service.
Lawrence E. Roberts was a pilot with the Tuskegee Airmen and a colonel in the United States Air Force, with 32 years of total military service.
Lee Archer (pilot)
Lee Andrew Archer Jr. (September 6, 1919 – January 27, 2010) was an American Fighter aircraft pilot in the African-American World War II unit the Tuskegee Airmen.
Lee Andrew Archer Jr. (September 6, 1919 – January 27, 2010) was an American Fighter aircraft pilot in the African-American World War II unit the Tuskegee Airmen.
Leo A. Brooks, Sr.
Leo A. Brooks, Sr. is a retired Major General of the United States Army.
Leo A. Brooks, Sr. is a retired Major General of the United States Army.
Leon Gilbert
Leon Aaron Gilbert, Jr. (November 9, 1920 - March 28, 1999), of York, Pennsylvania was a decorated World War II combat veteran and a lieutenant in the all-Negro 24th U. S. Infantry Regiment that...
Leon Aaron Gilbert, Jr. (November 9, 1920 - March 28, 1999), of York, Pennsylvania was a decorated World War II combat veteran and a lieutenant in the all-Negro 24th U. S. Infantry Regiment that...
Leonard Roy Harmon
Leonard Roy Harmon was born January 21, 1917 at Cuero, Texas.
Leonard Roy Harmon was born January 21, 1917 at Cuero, Texas.
Lester Lyles
General Lester L. Lyles (born April 20, 1946) is a former United States Air Force general, Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, and Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-P...
General Lester L. Lyles (born April 20, 1946) is a former United States Air Force general, Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, and Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-P...
Lillian E. Fishburne
Lillian Elaine Fishburne (born March 25, 1949) was the first African-American female to hold the rank of Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.
Lillian Elaine Fishburne (born March 25, 1949) was the first African-American female to hold the rank of Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.
Lincoln Ragsdale
Lincoln Johnson Ragsdale, Sr. (July 27, 1926 in Tulsa, Oklahoma – June 9, 1995 in Paradise Valley, Arizona) was an influential leader in the Phoenix-area African-American Civil Rights Movement.
Lincoln Johnson Ragsdale, Sr. (July 27, 1926 in Tulsa, Oklahoma – June 9, 1995 in Paradise Valley, Arizona) was an influential leader in the Phoenix-area African-American Civil Rights Movement.
Lloyd Hall
Lloyd Augustus Hall (June 20, 1894 - January 2, 1971) was an African American chemist who contributed to the science of food preservation.
Lloyd Augustus Hall (June 20, 1894 - January 2, 1971) was an African American chemist who contributed to the science of food preservation.
Lloyd W. Newton
Lloyd W. "Fig" Newton (born December 24, 1942) is a retired United States Air Force four star general who served as Commander, Air Education and Training Command (COMAETC) from 1997 to 2000.
Lloyd W. "Fig" Newton (born December 24, 1942) is a retired United States Air Force four star general who served as Commander, Air Education and Training Command (COMAETC) from 1997 to 2000.
Louis Stokes
Louis Stokes (born February 23, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a Democratic politician from Ohio.
Louis Stokes (born February 23, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a Democratic politician from Ohio.
Louis Till
Louis Till was an American soldier and the father of Emmett Louis Till, whose murder in 1955 at the age of fourteen galvanized the African-American civil rights movement.
Louis Till was an American soldier and the father of Emmett Louis Till, whose murder in 1955 at the age of fourteen galvanized the African-American civil rights movement.
Lucien E. Blackwell
Lucien Edward Blackwell was a United States Congressman who represented West Philadelphia and parts of Delaware County, Pennsylvania from 1991 to 1995.
Lucien Edward Blackwell was a United States Congressman who represented West Philadelphia and parts of Delaware County, Pennsylvania from 1991 to 1995.
Malcolm Wrightson Nance
Malcolm Wrightson Nance is a former U.S. Navy Senior Chief, SERE instructor, and expert in prisoners of war and terrorist hostage survival techniques.
Malcolm Wrightson Nance is a former U.S. Navy Senior Chief, SERE instructor, and expert in prisoners of war and terrorist hostage survival techniques.
Marcelite J. Harris
Major General Marcelite J. Harris was the first African-American female general of the United States Air Force.
Major General Marcelite J. Harris was the first African-American female general of the United States Air Force.
Marcia Anderson
Marcia Carol Martin Anderson became in 2011 the first African-American woman to achieve the rank of major general in the United States Army Reserve.
Marcia Carol Martin Anderson became in 2011 the first African-American woman to achieve the rank of major general in the United States Army Reserve.
Marcia M. Anderson
Marcia Carol Martin Anderson became in 2011 the first African American woman to achieve the rank of major general in the United States Army Reserve.
Marcia Carol Martin Anderson became in 2011 the first African American woman to achieve the rank of major general in the United States Army Reserve.
Marcus Peter Blakemore
Marcus Peter Blakemore (1889 - October 9, 1959) was a founder of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.
Marcus Peter Blakemore (1889 - October 9, 1959) was a founder of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.
Matthew A. Zimmerman
Chaplain (Major General) Matthew Augustus Zimmerman, Jr., USA (born December 9, 1941) is a retired American Army officer who served as the 18th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army...
Chaplain (Major General) Matthew Augustus Zimmerman, Jr., USA (born December 9, 1941) is a retired American Army officer who served as the 18th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army...
Melvin L. Stukes
Melvin L. Stukes is an American politician who represents the 44th legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates.
Melvin L. Stukes is an American politician who represents the 44th legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates.
Melvin Williams
Vice Admiral Melvin G. Williams is Commander, U.S. Second Fleet, Director, Combined Joint Operations from the Sea Center of Excellence.
Vice Admiral Melvin G. Williams is Commander, U.S. Second Fleet, Director, Combined Joint Operations from the Sea Center of Excellence.
Michael A. Healy
Michael Augustine Healy (September 22, 1839 – August 30, 1904), of Macon, Georgia, was an American captain in the United States Revenue Cutter Service (predecessor of the United States Coast Guard).
Michael Augustine Healy (September 22, 1839 – August 30, 1904), of Macon, Georgia, was an American captain in the United States Revenue Cutter Service (predecessor of the United States Coast Guard).
Michele S. Jones
Michele S. Jones was the first woman in the United States Army Reserve to reach the position of command sergeant major of the U.S. Army Reserve.
Michele S. Jones was the first woman in the United States Army Reserve to reach the position of command sergeant major of the U.S. Army Reserve.
Michelle J. Howard
Michelle Janine Howard (born April 30, 1960) is an American Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.
Michelle Janine Howard (born April 30, 1960) is an American Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.
Milton L. Olive, III
Milton Lee Olive, III was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of America's highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor — for his actions in the Vietnam War.
Milton Lee Olive, III was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of America's highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor — for his actions in the Vietnam War.
Moses Hardy
Moses Hardy was, at age 112, the last black veteran of World War I and one of the last surviving American veterans of that war.
Moses Hardy was, at age 112, the last black veteran of World War I and one of the last surviving American veterans of that war.
Nathaniel Levi Gaines
Nathaniel Levi Gaines was an African-American resident of Yonkers, New York who, in a case of illegal use of deadly force, was fatally shot by a member of the New York City Transit Police, a div...
Nathaniel Levi Gaines was an African-American resident of Yonkers, New York who, in a case of illegal use of deadly force, was fatally shot by a member of the New York City Transit Police, a div...
Needham Roberts
Needham Roberts was an American soldier in the Harlem Hellfighters and recipient of the Purple Heart and the Croix de Guerre.
Needham Roberts was an American soldier in the Harlem Hellfighters and recipient of the Purple Heart and the Croix de Guerre.
Oliver Law
Oliver Law was an African American communist and labor organizer, who fought for the Republic in the Spanish Civil War.
Oliver Law was an African American communist and labor organizer, who fought for the Republic in the Spanish Civil War.
Parren Mitchell
Parren James Mitchell, a Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 7th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1971 to January 3, 1987.
Parren James Mitchell, a Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 7th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1971 to January 3, 1987.
Paul Clinton Harris
Paul Clinton Harris (born March 31, 1964, in Charlottesville) is a former Delegate of Albemarle County, Virginia in the United States.
Paul Clinton Harris (born March 31, 1964, in Charlottesville) is a former Delegate of Albemarle County, Virginia in the United States.
Phoebe Jeter
Phoebe Jeter, (1964 - ) born in Chester, South Carolina.
Phoebe Jeter, (1964 - ) born in Chester, South Carolina.
Prince Estabrook
Prince Estabrook was a black slave and Minutemen Private who fought and was wounded at the Battle of Lexington, the first battle of the American Revolutionary War.
Prince Estabrook was a black slave and Minutemen Private who fought and was wounded at the Battle of Lexington, the first battle of the American Revolutionary War.
Prince Hall
Prince Hall (c.1735 – December 7, 1807), was an African American noted as a tireless abolitionist, for his leadership in the free black community in Boston, and as the founder of Prince Hall Masonry.
Prince Hall (c.1735 – December 7, 1807), was an African American noted as a tireless abolitionist, for his leadership in the free black community in Boston, and as the founder of Prince Hall Masonry.
Ralph Metcalfe
Ralph Harold Metcalfe (May 30, 1910 – October 10, 1978) was an African-American athlete and politician who came second to Jesse Owens in the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
Ralph Harold Metcalfe (May 30, 1910 – October 10, 1978) was an African-American athlete and politician who came second to Jesse Owens in the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
Raymond V. Haysbert
Raymond V. Haysbert Sr. was a prominent African-American business executive and civil rights leader during the second half of the 20th century in Baltimore, Maryland.
Raymond V. Haysbert Sr. was a prominent African-American business executive and civil rights leader during the second half of the 20th century in Baltimore, Maryland.
Robert Augustus Sweeney
Robert Augustus Sweeney (February 20, 1853 – December 19, 1890) was a sailor in the United States Navy and is one of only nineteen servicemen, and the only African American, to receive the Medal...
Robert Augustus Sweeney (February 20, 1853 – December 19, 1890) was a sailor in the United States Navy and is one of only nineteen servicemen, and the only African American, to receive the Medal...
Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr.
Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. (October 2, 1935 - December 8, 1967) was a United States Air Force officer and the first African-American astronaut.
Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. (October 2, 1935 - December 8, 1967) was a United States Air Force officer and the first African-American astronaut.
Roger Terry
Lt. Roger "Bill" Terry (August 13, 1921 – June 11, 2009) was one of the Tuskegee Airmen.
Lt. Roger "Bill" Terry (August 13, 1921 – June 11, 2009) was one of the Tuskegee Airmen.
Ron Dellums
Ronald Vernie "Ron" Dellums (born November 24, 1935) served as Oakland's forty-fifth (and third African-American) mayor.
Ronald Vernie "Ron" Dellums (born November 24, 1935) served as Oakland's forty-fifth (and third African-American) mayor.
Ronald Bailey (soldier)
Major General Ronald Bailey was the first African-American to take command of the 1st Marine Division of the United States Marine Corps on Thursday, June 30, 2011.
Major General Ronald Bailey was the first African-American to take command of the 1st Marine Division of the United States Marine Corps on Thursday, June 30, 2011.
Roscoe Brown
Roscoe C. Brown, Jr. is one of the Tuskegee Airmen and former squadron commander of the 100th Fighter Squadron of the 332nd Fighter Group.
Roscoe C. Brown, Jr. is one of the Tuskegee Airmen and former squadron commander of the 100th Fighter Squadron of the 332nd Fighter Group.
Roscoe Robinson, Jr.
Roscoe Robinson, Jr. (October 11, 1928 – July 22, 1993), was the first African American to become a four-star general in the United States Army.
Roscoe Robinson, Jr. (October 11, 1928 – July 22, 1993), was the first African American to become a four-star general in the United States Army.
Ruben Rivers
Ruben Rivers was a Staff Sergeant in the 761st Tank Battalion, black tank battalion which served with distinction in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. Sgt.
Ruben Rivers was a Staff Sergeant in the 761st Tank Battalion, black tank battalion which served with distinction in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. Sgt.
Rudolph C. Cane
Rudolph C."Rudy" Cane is an American politician who is the first African American to represent the Eastern Shore in the Maryland House of Delegates.
Rudolph C."Rudy" Cane is an American politician who is the first African American to represent the Eastern Shore in the Maryland House of Delegates.
Russel L. Honoré
Russel L. Honoré is a retired Lieutenant General who served as the 33rd commanding general of the U.S. First Army at Fort Gillem, Georgia.
Russel L. Honoré is a retired Lieutenant General who served as the 33rd commanding general of the U.S. First Army at Fort Gillem, Georgia.
Ryan Frazier
Ryan L. Frazier is a United States politician who is running for Mayor of Aurora, Colorado.
Ryan L. Frazier is a United States politician who is running for Mayor of Aurora, Colorado.
Salem Poor
Born into slavery in Andover, Massachusetts, Salem Poor managed to buy his freedom in 1769 for £27.
Born into slavery in Andover, Massachusetts, Salem Poor managed to buy his freedom in 1769 for £27.
Samuel L. Gravely, Jr.
Samuel Lee Gravely, Jr. (June 4, 1922 – October 22, 2004) was an African-American Navy pioneer — the first African American in the U.S. Navy to be commissioned an officer, the first ...
Samuel Lee Gravely, Jr. (June 4, 1922 – October 22, 2004) was an African-American Navy pioneer — the first African American in the U.S. Navy to be commissioned an officer, the first ...
Shoshana Johnson
Shoshana Nyree Johnson is a Panamanian-born former United States soldier, and was the first black female prisoner of war in the military history of the United States.
Shoshana Nyree Johnson is a Panamanian-born former United States soldier, and was the first black female prisoner of war in the military history of the United States.
Stedman Graham
Stedman Graham (born March 6, 1951) is a Muslim educator, author, businessman and speaker, although he is primarily known as the partner of media mogul Oprah Winfrey.
Stedman Graham (born March 6, 1951) is a Muslim educator, author, businessman and speaker, although he is primarily known as the partner of media mogul Oprah Winfrey.
Stephen Twitty
Stephen M. Twitty born in Spartanburg, South Carolina is a United States Army General Officer.
Stephen M. Twitty born in Spartanburg, South Carolina is a United States Army General Officer.
Theophilus Gould Steward
Theophilus Gould Steward (17 April 1843 – 11 January 1924) was an American author, educator, clergyman.
Theophilus Gould Steward (17 April 1843 – 11 January 1924) was an American author, educator, clergyman.
Tim James (basketball)
Tim O'Connor James (born December 25, 1976) is a retired American professional basketball player and United States Army specialist and current head coach of the Vance-Granville Community College...
Tim O'Connor James (born December 25, 1976) is a retired American professional basketball player and United States Army specialist and current head coach of the Vance-Granville Community College...
Toby Gilmore
Tobias "Toby" Gilmore Born in coastal West Africa as Shibodee Turrey Wurry son of a local Chieftain, he was kidnapped at age sixteen by slave traders.
Tobias "Toby" Gilmore Born in coastal West Africa as Shibodee Turrey Wurry son of a local Chieftain, he was kidnapped at age sixteen by slave traders.
Togo D. West, Jr.
Togo Dennis West, Jr. (born June 21, 1942) is an attorney and public official who was the third person to occupy the post of United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Togo Dennis West, Jr. (born June 21, 1942) is an attorney and public official who was the third person to occupy the post of United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Varnado Simpson
Private First Class Varnado Simpson (October 7, 1948 - May 4, 1997) was an American soldier of the US Army who participated in the My Lai Massacre, murdering, torturing and mutilating Vietnames...
Private First Class Varnado Simpson (October 7, 1948 - May 4, 1997) was an American soldier of the US Army who participated in the My Lai Massacre, murdering, torturing and mutilating Vietnames...
Vernice Armour
Vernice Armour is a former Captain in the United States Marine Corps who was the first African-American female naval aviator in the Marine Corps and America's first African American female comba...
Vernice Armour is a former Captain in the United States Marine Corps who was the first African-American female naval aviator in the Marine Corps and America's first African American female comba...
Vernon Baker
Vernon Joseph Baker (December 17, 1919 – July 13, 2010) was a United States Army officer who received the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions i...
Vernon Joseph Baker (December 17, 1919 – July 13, 2010) was a United States Army officer who received the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions i...
Victor G. Guillory
Victor G. Guillory is a United States Navy rear admiral who serves as the Commander, United States Fourth Fleet.
Victor G. Guillory is a United States Navy rear admiral who serves as the Commander, United States Fourth Fleet.
Vincent K. Brooks
Vincent Keith Brooks is an American Lieutenant General, who is commanding general of the Third Army.
Vincent Keith Brooks is an American Lieutenant General, who is commanding general of the Third Army.
Wade H. McCree
Wade Hampton McCree, Jr. (July 3, 1920 – August 30, 1987) was an American attorney, judge, public official and law professor.
Wade Hampton McCree, Jr. (July 3, 1920 – August 30, 1987) was an American attorney, judge, public official and law professor.
Walter McAfee
Dr. Walter S. McAfee (September 2, 1914 – February 18, 1995) was born in Ore City, Texas, a small town in Upshur County.
Dr. Walter S. McAfee (September 2, 1914 – February 18, 1995) was born in Ore City, Texas, a small town in Upshur County.
Walter P. Carter
Walter Percival Carter (April 29, 1923 - July 31, 1971) was a civil rights activist and a central figure in Baltimore’s civil rights movement, organizing demonstrations against discrimination th...
Walter Percival Carter (April 29, 1923 - July 31, 1971) was a civil rights activist and a central figure in Baltimore’s civil rights movement, organizing demonstrations against discrimination th...
Wendell O. Pruitt
Wendell Oliver Pruitt (June 20, 1920–April 15, 1945) was a pioneering African-American military pilot and Tuskegee Airman originally from St. Louis, Missouri.
Wendell Oliver Pruitt (June 20, 1920–April 15, 1945) was a pioneering African-American military pilot and Tuskegee Airman originally from St. Louis, Missouri.
Wesley A. Brown
Wesley Anthony Brown was the first African American graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, in Annapolis, Maryland.
Wesley Anthony Brown was the first African American graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, in Annapolis, Maryland.
Willa Brown
Willa Brown, (22 January 1906-18 July 1992), was an American aviatrix and educator.
Willa Brown, (22 January 1906-18 July 1992), was an American aviatrix and educator.
William B. Gould I
William B. Gould (1837-May 25, 1923) was a former slave and veteran of the American Civil War.
William B. Gould (1837-May 25, 1923) was a former slave and veteran of the American Civil War.
William E. Ward
William E. "Kip" Ward, is a retired United States Army four-star general who last served as Commander, U.S. Africa Command from October 1, 2007 to March 8, 2011.
William E. "Kip" Ward, is a retired United States Army four-star general who last served as Commander, U.S. Africa Command from October 1, 2007 to March 8, 2011.
William H. Thompkins
William H. Thompkins (October 3, 1872 – September 24, 1916) was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for ...
William H. Thompkins (October 3, 1872 – September 24, 1916) was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for ...
William J. Jefferson
William Jennings "Bill" Jefferson is a former American politician from the U.S. state of Louisiana.
William Jennings "Bill" Jefferson is a former American politician from the U.S. state of Louisiana.
William L. Dawson (politician)
William Levi Dawson was an African-American politician and lawyer who represented Chicago, Illinois for more than 27 years in the United States House of Representatives.
William Levi Dawson was an African-American politician and lawyer who represented Chicago, Illinois for more than 27 years in the United States House of Representatives.
William Othello Wilson
William Othello Wilson (September 16, 1867 – January, 1928) was a corporal in the United States Army's 9th Cavalry.
William Othello Wilson (September 16, 1867 – January, 1928) was a corporal in the United States Army's 9th Cavalry.
Willy F. James, Jr.
Willy F. James, Jr. (March 18, 1920 - April 8, 1945) was a United States Army private first class who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during World War II. He was...
Willy F. James, Jr. (March 18, 1920 - April 8, 1945) was a United States Army private first class who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during World War II. He was...
Wilson Riles
Wilson Camanza Riles was an American educator and politician from California.
Wilson Camanza Riles was an American educator and politician from California.
Woody Strode
Woodrow Wilson Woolwine "Woody" Strode was a decathlete and football star who went on to become a pioneering black American film actor.
Woodrow Wilson Woolwine "Woody" Strode was a decathlete and football star who went on to become a pioneering black American film actor.