African American recipients of the Medal of Honor : a biographical dictionary, Civil War through Vietnam War
"This text details the stories of the 88 African Americans who have been awarded the Medal of Honor. Each entry chronicles the acts of bravery and courage that led to the serviceman's receiving this honor. Beginning with a brief history of the Medal of Honor, the book is then divided into eight sections covering every major conflict from the Civil War through the Vietnam War. An appendix of the number of medals awarded by wars and campaigns, a bibliography, and an index are included."--Jacket
Print Book, English, ©2002
McFarland & Co., Jefferson, N.C., ©2002