Honoring Sergeant Carter : redeeming a Black World War II hero's legacy / Allene G. Carter and Robert L. Allen.
| Author/creator | Carter, Allene G. |
| Other author | Allen, Robert L., 1942-2024 |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Amistad, ©2003. |
| Description | ix, 212 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Prologue: A Black Warrior in Nazi Germany -- Rediscovering a Hero -- Honoring Heroes -- Life in India and China -- A Warrior Comes of Age -- Love and War: A Hero's Story -- Under Surveillance -- Stonewalled -- A Hero Vindicated -- Epilogue: Other Sergeant Carters? / Robert L. Allen. |
| Abstract | Discusses the World War II heroics of African American sergeant Eddie Carter, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the Medal of Honor posthumously, and reveals why he failed to receive much of his due recognition. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-212). |
| Digital Bookplate | Bookplate for Gene and Susan Roberts |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Rare copy gift of Gene and Susan Roberts, 2016. |
| Genre/form | Biography. |
| LCCN | 2002027926 |
| ISBN | 0066212367 (acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | 9780066212364 (acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | 0060936738 |
| ISBN | 9780060936730 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Rare Collection | D796.5.U6 C36 2003 | ✔ Available | Request Material |