Draftees at the Michigan Central Railroad Depot, December 7, 1942 Photographer: Eck Stanger
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1942
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Ann Arbor News, December 7, 1942
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Seventeen Negro men left Ann Arbor by train this morning for Fort Custer to begin Army training. A farewell party was given for them Friday night at Dunbar Civic Center. With the group in the above photograph is Rev. C. W. Carpenter, pastor of the Second Baptist church. The men (from left to right) are: Kenneth Fox, Adoulphus P. Thompson, George Cromwell, Furman Wright, Leon F. Whitehead, Arthur F. Jones, Rev. Mr. Carpenter, Sherman Baker, Vernon B. Adams, Earl E. Jackson, Samuel Thomas, Sidney Henry Rinke, Robert M. Scott, Howard Lee Miller, Clinton Brantley, Frank Edward Bostic, Richard Anderson. The 17th inductee, William F. Hawkins, was not present when the picture was taken.
Ann Arbor News, December 7, 1942
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Seventeen Negro men left Ann Arbor by train this morning for Fort Custer to begin Army training. A farewell party was given for them Friday night at Dunbar Civic Center. With the group in the above photograph is Rev. C. W. Carpenter, pastor of the Second Baptist church. The men (from left to right) are: Kenneth Fox, Adoulphus P. Thompson, George Cromwell, Furman Wright, Leon F. Whitehead, Arthur F. Jones, Rev. Mr. Carpenter, Sherman Baker, Vernon B. Adams, Earl E. Jackson, Samuel Thomas, Sidney Henry Rinke, Robert M. Scott, Howard Lee Miller, Clinton Brantley, Frank Edward Bostic, Richard Anderson. The 17th inductee, William F. Hawkins, was not present when the picture was taken.
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Private George R. Cromwell, US Army, March 1943 Photographer: Eck Stanger
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1943
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With Our Men In The Armed Services: March 30, 1943
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30
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March
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1943
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Veteran George R. Cromwell, US Army, November 1945 Photographer: Eck Stanger
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1945
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Sgt. Cromwell Tells Of Talks By Men At Front
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10
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November
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1945
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Veteran George R. Cromwell and wife Zettie, with Colonel Reginald Miller, January 1946 Photographer: Eck Stanger
Year:
1946
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Ann Arbor News, January 5, 1946
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Col. Reginald C. Miller, commandant of the Army units here, presents the Bronze Star medal to George R. Cromwell. Mrs. Cromwell looks on.
Ann Arbor News, January 5, 1946
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Col. Reginald C. Miller, commandant of the Army units here, presents the Bronze Star medal to George R. Cromwell. Mrs. Cromwell looks on.
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Two Honored By Army For Military Achievements
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5
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January
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1946
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Decorated Veteran Dies At 57
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25
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October
Year
1971
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Family Ties: Ann Arbor's Black Roots Run Deep In U.S. History
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27
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February
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1987
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