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WWII Veterans James J Carter II

WWII Veterans James J Carter II

History of blacks who served in World War 2 still living in El Paso Texas. Mr. Carter was a Sgt promoted during the war but on return to US after the war he had to be demoted because of fear of being black and outranking white NCO . He later re-earned his rank and retired as a Master Sergeant.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Source: Vera Carter (Shields)

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