African American Soldier Working on Army Truck 1942

In June 1942, an African American soldier at Fort Knox, Kentucky, works on the air cleaner of an army truck. Serving as both driver and mechanic, he supports the maintenance of military transport during World War II. This image illustrates the essential contributions of African Americans in the U.S. Army.

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