Question

What was the role of African Americans in the world war 2?

Answer 1

What role did African Americans play in WWII?

167,000 African Americans served in the Navy, initially as mess attendants and cooks. They were also assigned duties as gun crews. In 1942, general service was opened for African Americans to serve in other capacities. In March 1944, the first 13 African American naval officers were commissioned.