Aaron Fisher tribute fund solicitation letter, November 1982   Save
NAM MSS 9 - Aaron Fisher Collection
Description: Letter sent to Alumni of Wilberforce University in the November 1982 edition of "the Wilberforcean" asking for donations to celebrate the life and career of Aaron Fisher. Aaron R. Fisher was a highly decorated African American soldier during and after World War I; he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Croix de Guerre, Purple Heart, Mexican Service Medal, World War I Victory Medal and Army Commendation Medal for his services. After his discharge, he served as an ROTC instructor at Wilberforce University. He retired as a Chief Warrant Officer in 1947. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: NAM_MSS9_B01F01_01
Subjects: African American men; African American soldiers; Wilberforce University; Military officers; Awards; Medals; World War I, 1914-1918
Places: Wilberforce (Ohio); Greene County (Ohio)