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To all men of the 643rd Port Company:
Many things have happened to all of us since that cold morning in February, 1944, when you marched in the snow up the hilly military reservation at Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania.
First, we made soldiers of you indifferent citizens, You were taught many things, some of them useful in war, some useful in peace. To some of you, military life has left a bitter taste. To others it was an opportunity to see the world as well as gaining a new and exciting life as a soldier. Remember this, you were taught to think quickly and to act accordingly. Those of you who are making the Army your career, continue with the same spirit and ambition you have shown in the past.
The war is over now, and you who are about to become citizens again, go out in the world and fight. Yes, fight for what is right and live up to your belief in GOD.
Publication Date
1947
Keywords
United States Army, 643rd Port Company, African American troops, World War 1939-1945, Regimental histories
Disciplines
Military History
Recommended Citation
Black, William B. and United States Army, "History, 643rd Port Company" (1947). Regimental Histories. 44.
https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/ww_reg_his/44
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