Thomas H. Wright letter to Colonel Dave Colter, March 18, 1982   Save
National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center
Description: Former students of Captain Aaron Fisher correspond with one another in an attempt to locate other men who know Captain 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_B01F02_01
Subjects: African American men; World War I, 1914-1918; African American soldiers; Wilberforce University; Military officers; Awards; Medals; Correspondence
Places: National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center