Honoring Black History Month: Montford Point Marines
Join WECT as we celebrate Black History Month by highlighting some of the people, places, and events that shaped black ...
One of the first Black men to join US Marine Corps honored by Va. leaders on his birthday
Virginia General Assembly commends Retired Master Gunnery Sergeant Carroll Braxton in celebration of his 100th birthday.
salisburypost5d
Black History Month: Four locals among first Black Marines
Four local Black men made history as members of the Montford Point Marines, the first Black unit to serve in the Marine Corps ...
Celebrating the legacy, contributions of the Montford Point Marines
As we celebrate Black History Month, we’re honoring the legacy and contributions of the Montford Point Marines.Theodore ...
WVEC10d
Oldest living Montford Point Marine in WWII honored by Virginia House of Delegates
At 100 years old, he is the oldest living Montford Point Marine who saw service in World War II. The Montford Point Marines were the first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps.
PBS2y
John Gray
He was assigned to a new segregated section of Camp LeJeune called Montford Point ... was then one of the only black units being trained for combat in the Marines. Their commanding officer ...