EPISODE · Nov 18, 2010 · 4 MIN
MS Moments 247 Lee Spearman WWII, Memories of a Black Soldier
from Mississippi Moments Podcast
In World War II, all-black combat units such as the Tuskegee Airmen gained widespread recognition for their service. However, most black soldiers served in support units away from the front line. Lee Spearman of Bay Springs describes the frustration of being assigned to such a unit. Spearman details the close proximity of the Pacific island battles and the death of American war correspondent, Ernie Pyle.
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