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African American officer candidate Perry Johnson (left) and Corporal George Bethel (center) standing and reading papers while African American officer candidate Travis L. Banks (right) looks on, Fort Benning, Georgia

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Caption on back: "Officer Candidate Perry Johnson (left), 2604 Indiana Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, has completed his 7th week in the 17-week cycle at the Infantry School, Fort Benning, Georgia. Candidate Johnson is 19 years old and had a year's service with the Army Air Corps prior to coming to Infantry OCS. Corporal George Bethel (center), 1208 7th Avenue, Akron, Ohio, is on detached service from his unit, the 364th Infantry Regiment, stationed in the Aleutian Islands, to attend the Non-Commissioned Officer school at Benning. Candidate Travis L. Banks (right), 718 Ferry Avenue, Camden, New Jersey, is also on the roster of men at Benning aspiring to become second lieutenants. 5/2/46.
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United States. Army
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1946 05 02
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Keywords

  1. African American Men
  2. African American Soldiers
  3. African Americans
  4. Armed Forces
  5. Fort Benning (Ga.)
  6. Georgia
  7. Military Bases
  8. United States

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