Roscoe Cartwright
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Roscoe Conklin "Rock" Cartwright (May 27, 1919 – December 1, 1974) was the United States' second-ever African American U.S. Army brigadier general, third-ever African American U.S. general officer, and the first black field artilleryman promoted to brigadier general.[1][2]
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For the American football running back, see Rock Cartwright.
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Roscoe Conklin Cartwright | |
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Nickname(s) | "Rock" |
Born | (1919-05-27)May 27, 1919 Kansas City, Kansas |
Died | December 1, 1974 (1975-01) (aged 55) |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1941–1974 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands held | 108th Artillery Group |
Battles/wars | World War II Vietnam War |
Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (3) Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal Army Commendation Medal (3) |
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