Did Africans Americans recieve various awards dor their duty in the Korean War??

Question

I have school project due the first day back and I was wondering if someone can give me a little help so I can get an A THANX

Answer 1

Numerous African-Americans were awarded medals including the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star and Bronze Star for service during the Korean War. Two African-Americans, Private First Class William Thompson and Sergeant Cornelius Charlton were posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Thompson was killed in action on Aug. 2, 1951, at a critical juncture in the 8th Army's attempt to stop the North Korean Army's southward movement. Charlton displayed extraordinary heroism in rallying his platoon to continue its assault on a hill near Chipo-ri, just north of the 38th parallel.

The Korean War changed the face of the American military. African-Americans served side by side in the same units with service members of all races and were afforded the opportunity to lead in combat.

Answer 2

Robert Junior Thrasher, Sergeant First Class US Army 1948-1955, earned the Silver Star but he is black so the gave him a Bronze Star.

Bob was born in Wetumpka Alabama

The following earned the US Congressional Medal of Honor but was given the Navy Cross since he was NOT white

Guy Louis Gabaldon ( March 22, 1926 - August 31, 2006) was a United States Marine in World War II. He was credited with capturing (or persuading to surrender) about 1,000 Japanese soldiers and numerous civilians during the Battle of Saipan (1944). Only a Private First Class at the time, he was nominated for the Medal of Honor but was first awarded the Silver Star. This was later upgraded to the Navy Cross, for these actions. After the war, he lived on Saipan for several years.

Answer 3

The Korean conflict was the first one in which African-Americans could serve alongside white men in integrated units. They also received the same sort of battle awards for heroism that white soldiers got. This was a result of an Executive Order signed by President Harry S. Truman after World War Two. One of those who served in that Korean conflict is a long-time Congressman who represents a district in New York City and is currently serving as Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means. That's the commitee in the House of Representatives that determines tax policy. His name is Charles Rangel and he is a recipient of the Bronze Star and the Order of the Purple Heart.

Answer 4

Department of Defense to Laud
African-Americans' Korean War Efforts
by Staff Sgt. Robert Timmons

WASHINGTON -- Like most American service members returning home after halting North Korean and Chinese aggression and saving South Korea, African-Americans serving in the armed forces didn't get a rousing welcome when they returned after the Korean War.

On July 23 the Department of Defense will give African-American Korean War veterans the thanks they did not receive 50 years ago with a wreath laying and plaque dedication at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.

The ceremony, part of the congressionally-mandated, three-year commemoration period from June 25, 2000 to Nov. 11, 2003, will be attended by many veterans service organizations and feature speeches by New York Congressman Charles Rangel and retired Army Lt. Gen. Julius Becton, both Korean War veterans.

African-Americans served in all combat and combat service elements during the Korean War and were involved in all major combat operations, including the advance of United Nations forces to the Chinese border. In June 1950, almost 100,000 African-Americans were on active duty in the U.S. armed forces, equaling about 8 percent of total manpower. By the end of the war, roughly 600,000 African-Americans had served in the military.

The tribute to the African-American Korean War veterans is the second of many memorial ceremonies to honor the diverse groups of Americans who sacrificed themselves during the Korean War. Last year, the Department of Defense recognized the 65th Infantry Regiment from Puerto Rico with a similar event.

For more information visit the Commemoration web site at: www.korea50.mil or call toll free (866) KOREA50

Answer 5

I'm not a expert on Korea, because I was not born in that era, but I can tell you this. African Americans got awards in Korea. The 54th Massachutttest Company was all black regiment in the civil war, with a white commander, for the Battle of Fort Wagner. The Buffalo Soldiers were black regiment of soldiers they specialized in Calvary for the union army. So I'm pretty sure African Americans got awards in Korea.

Answer 6

Yes they did my grandpa told me about Jerome. A solder he was stationed with that saved his life he got a few awards for his selflessness to duty. To Tiff you stay getto. Your mind is about as open as a crack head getting clean.

Answer 7

Yes but not many received what they earned. There were more Bronze Stars than Silver Stars




The following will open your mind

Answer 8

nope, they just stood around and watched...no award for that