Maj. James Capers Jr., who was born into a family of sharecroppers, became the first Black enlisted Marine to receive a battlefield commission during the Vietnam War. His contributions, along with those of two other veterans, were recognized with the awarding of Medals of Honor.
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Three Medals of Honor Awarded to Veterans of Vietnam and Afghanistan
Three Medals of Honor have been awarded to veterans of the Vietnam and Afghanistan wars. Among the recipients is Maj. James Capers Jr., noted for being the first Black enlisted Marine to receive a battlefield commission during the Vietnam War.
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