Author:
Calaboose African American History Museum.
Note:This file contains articles and photos relating to local African Americans who served in the military and the development of the Black USO and American Legion post. This photo shows member of the newly organized American Legion Post No. 144A. , first row, second from right Curtis (Bo) Rowland; second row, far right; Carl Burleson; third row, left to right; unidentified, Rev. Alphonso Washington, Charley Williams, Sammie Hardeman, Lloyd White, and Alonzo Hardge; back row, far left, Ernest Sanders (sweater)
Note:Large USO photo: Mrs. Myrtle Hardin, seated center, director of the Negro USO with soldiers and community members - circa 1943
Note:Pictured at podium: San Marcos native and veteran Johnnie Bratton, Jr
Note:Pictured at desk: San Marcos native and veteran, Johnnie Bratton, Sr.
Electronic Resource:Electronic resource:
http://www.hank.ci.san-marcos.tx.us/SMHC/JAHC Files/Veterans/Veterans.pdf -- Note: Searchable PDF of newspaper clippings and photos
