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African American soldier Warren Capers was recommended for a Silver Star for his actions during the Allied invasion of France. [LCID: 91464]
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African American soldier Warren Capers

African American soldier Warren Capers was recommended for a Silver Star for his actions during the Allied invasion of France. He and his medical detachment aided more than 330 soldiers. France, August 18, 1944.

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