Costa Posted May 4, 2020 Share #1 Posted May 4, 2020 caught this small group off upay. signed by General Truscott. it was issued to Lt. Col. James H. Robinson who had a son that was the first black to be promoted to a general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 5, 2020 Share #2 Posted May 5, 2020 I thought Benjamin Davis was the first American of African descent to become a General? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectsmedals Posted May 5, 2020 Share #3 Posted May 5, 2020 Roscoe Robinson Jr. was the first African American to become a four star general in the United Stares Army. Benjamin O. Davis Sr. was the first African American to become a general officer in the United States Army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backtheattack Posted May 5, 2020 Share #4 Posted May 5, 2020 Great part of history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costa Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted May 5, 2020 to tell the truth--- I went after this little group due to General Truscott's signature. I have several 5th army membership cards signed by General Mark Clark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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