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The History of One of the Most Decorated African American Soldiers to Serve in World War I
February 01, 2024
BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Feb. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Barksdale Air Force Base issued the following news:

By Adriane Askins Wise, 2nd Bomb Wing Historian Office

One of the most highly decorated African American soldiers to serve in World War I was stationed at Barksdale Field in 1932.

Aaron R. Fisher was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the Purple Heart by for his actions at Lesseux, France while serving as a second lieutenant with the 366th In . . .

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