WWII Montford Point Marine Charles O. Foreman

Last night I was at the Orlando Nam Knights. A car pulled up and an elderly man got out. He was introduced to everyone there as Charles O. Foreman, a WWII veteran and part of the Montford Point Marines to be honored with the Congressional Gold Medal.

They Made History


February 9, 2012
As the first African Americans to serve in the Marine Corps, Montford Point Marines changed the face of the United States Marine Corps forever.

Aspiring to the same title as any other recruits, they were tested with more stringent standards than any Marine who came before. Through it all, they demonstrated uncommon courage and immense pride.

This month we share personal stories in honor of three men who served at Montford Point--Robert D. Reid, Gene Doughty and Charles O. Foreman.
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At 87 he is just amazing. No matter what he had to go through because of the color of his skin, he'd do it all over again. He credits the Marines with making him the man he is today.

Here is the interview from last night.