Posted on May 15, 2018

Remembering Henry Johnson, the Soldier Called “Black Death”

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Remembering Henry Johnson, the Soldier Called “Black Death”

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I had heard Henry Johnson's story once before. It is tragic how black soldiers were treated in the "Great War". Thankfully so very much has changed for better.

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SGT Carl Blas

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Nice to know of him.

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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen

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Great share, never knew about him.

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Remembering Henry Johnson, the Soldier Called “Black Death”

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