Record #:

25504

Author(s):

Maurer, Kevin

Abstract:

During World War 11, Camp Montford Point in Jacksonville served as the segregated training camp for the first African-American Marines. The Marine Corps was the last branch of the military to accept African-Americans. The Montford Camp Marines broke down racial barriers for future African-American recruits.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 83 Issue 6, November 2015, p32-35, il, por, map

Subject(s):

Segregation; Military bases; Onslow County--History; Military training camps--Onslow County; Military participation--African American