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plan_D said:Why? Do you believe they should receive special mention just because they weren't white? That's racism, giving them a higher mention. All races fought the same, and were all doing their duty.
I don't see any special mention for any white units, except the famous ones such as the 101st Airborne.
Hunter368 said:plan_D said:Why? Do you believe they should receive special mention just because they weren't white? That's racism, giving them a higher mention. All races fought the same, and were all doing their duty.
I don't see any special mention for any white units, except the famous ones such as the 101st Airborne.
Agree 100% If they did something better or more heroic than any other units thats a different story. But if its based just on color, nope, they faught the same as the rest of the units.
Ball Turret Gunner said:Well, fortunately, some of those who served in colored units are finally starting to get the recognition they deserve.
In fact, one person I wish they would upgrade a valor decoration for is: Dorey "Doris" Miller -- for his actions at Pearl Harbor as well as in Iron Bottom Sound off of Guadalcanal in 1943. Sadly, in one of the many battles there, he was killed in action. Doris Miller had already been awarded the Destinguished Service Cross for his bravery at P.H. During the action that he was killed in, he was killed while manning (I think Pom Pom Guns) similar to what he did at Pearle -- when he took over a machinegun after its crew had been either killed or wounded. Dorey had managed to shoot down one or more Japanese aircraft until another torpedo slammed into the side of the ship he was on knocking him to the deck.
In case it is not clear, Dorey Miller was black. This man's job on board the ships he served on, was as a kitchen hand. I think due to the prejudices of the time, he was not awarded the Medal of Honor. So, I think his award should be up-graded and do hope that someday that will happen.
I highly doubt that Doris Miller ever thought that "Gee, if I run out on deck, maybe I could recieve a medal for firing a machinegun."