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16 October 1944

Leonard, Joseph S., fl. 1944

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Title: [Memorandum to the Commanding General of the Army Service Forces for an inspection of African American personnel at Fort Dix, New Jersey]

One memorandum addressed to the Commanding General of the Army Service Forces dated October 16, 1944. Pertains to an inspection of African American personnel at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Details include amount of men at Fort Dix, reports on integration and if there had been any discrimination either through duties or services provided to the men. Also reports on the poor conditions at Fort Dix.

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