Pioneering Marine Corps Veteran Cosmas Eaglin Sr. and Nathaniel ‘Nate’ Boone Pass Away, Leaving Legacy of Breaking Racial Barriers in Military

Two groundbreaking Marine Corps veteran, Cosmas Eaglin Sr. and Nathaniel “Nate” Boone, who were among the first Black men to join the service during World War II and played a vital role in breaking down racial barriers, recently passed away within a week of each other.

Two groundbreaking Marine Corps veteran, Cosmas Eaglin Sr. and Nathaniel “Nate” Boone 9 (ON THE PHOTO), recently passed away within a week of each other. (PHOTO: Bates College)

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Trailblazing Marine Corps Veteran Cosmas Eaglin Sr. and Nathaniel ‘Nate’ Boone Pass Away, Leaving Legacy of Breaking Racial Barriers

Two groundbreaking Marine Corps veteran, Cosmas Eaglin Sr. and Nathaniel “Nate” Boone, recently passed away within a week of each other. According to Military, they were among the first Black men to join the service during World War II and played a vital role in breaking down racial barriers. Eaglin, 108, and Boone, 95, were part of the Montford Point Marines, a segregated training camp near Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

The two marine corps veteran’s achievements had a profound impact. According to the report, Eaglin served in three wars – World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Boone, after his time in the Marines, became a respected lawyer. Both veterans faced racial segregation and challenges but remained committed to their service. Their contributions are recognized for helping advance racial equality.

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Legacy of Marine Corps Veteran of Montford Point Marines: From Segregation’s Struggle to Military Integration and Inspiring Black Leadership

Newsbreak reported that the Montford Point Marines emerged from President Roosevelt’s 1941 order banning discrimination in the military. This all-Black training camp stood as a symbol of Black recruits’ determination to overcome segregation. Despite adversity, the two marine corps veteran’s efforts led to the full integration of the military in 1948 under President Truman’s order.

The two marine corps veteran’s passing marks the end of an era. Their journey from battling segregation to witnessing the rise of Black leadership in the military remains an inspiration. Their legacy reminds us of the ongoing fight for equality and justice.

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