Pennsylvania Highlands Community College - African American Heritage Collection

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  • Date = 1914-1918
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  • Subject = African Americans -- Johnstown--Pennsylvania, World War I, 1914-1918,--Military personnel

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This collection focuses on the heritage of African Americans in the Johnstown region.
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Davis WWI
Davis WWI
African Americans -- Johnstown--Pennsylvania, World War I, 1914-1918,--Military personnel
World War I doughboy. Joseph Davis - served in France with Black troops under the command of General "Black Jack" Pershing. General Pershing was White as were all commanding officers. Davis was discharged in 1919 at Fort Dix, N.J.