For many veterans, serving in the military meant pushing past their own physical and mental limits in order to defeat the enemy. Many African American veterans also had to contend with and break through the limits placed upon them by society. Whether they fought stateside or overseas, in integrated or segregated units, or during World War II, Korea, or Vietnam, the African American veterans profiled here persisted past prejudice to serve their country with honor.

View more than 250 photographs of African American WWII servicemen and women of every branch of the military during World War II from the National Archives.

This site commemorates the outstanding combat participation of troops who served in the 92nd Infantry Division and honors the memory of those members who gallantly gave their lives for their country.