To commemorate
the heroism and sacrifice
of all colored soldiers who
served in the various wars
engaged in by
The United States of America
that a lasting record
shall be made of their
unselfish devotion to duty
as an inspiration
to future generations
this monument is dedicated
May 30, 1934

Commissioners
William H Riley Jones, chairman
Hon. Samuel E. Hart
Charles Holland
Hon. Samuel S. Lewis
Samuel R. Morsell
Major R.R. Wright Sr.
Gen. Edward Martin
Hon. Charles A. Waters
Hon. Frank E Baldwin


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