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Compton’s Sgt. Joe Harris, who died at age 108, honored for legacy with all-Black battalion
Harris, who died March 15, was honored Saturday at Lewis Metropolitan CME Church before his burial in Inglewood.
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WWII Oldest Paratrooper Joe Harris Laid to Rest in Inglewood
Sgt. Joe Harris, who was believed to have been the oldest surviving World War II paratrooper prior to his death last month at ...
He fought racism and fascism: 108-year-old WWII paratrooper who paved path for Black soldiers dies
The Compton resident was a member of the 'Triple Nickles,' a World War II combat-ready unit who trained as some of America's ...
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Compton’s Sgt. Joe Harris, who died at age 108, honored for legacy with all-Black battalion
INGLEWOOD — Sgt ... Laura Richardson, Assemblyman Mike Gipson, the city of Compton and its school district provided the Harris family with certificates honoring the sergeant.
Joe Harris, oldest WWII paratrooper who paved way for Black soldiers, dies at 108
The Compton resident was a member of the 'Triple Nickles,' a World War II combat-ready unit who trained as some of America's ...
Philadelphia High School for Girls' principal among honorees for Distinguished Principal Leadership award
High School for Girls' principal KaTiedra Argro is among the seven outstanding administrators being honored with the Lindback ...