JOURNAL ARTICLE

The World War I Diary of Sergeant William Blue, Part 1.

  • Published In: Gateway, 2025, v. 45, n. 2. P. 46 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kunkelmann, Ellen 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Sergeant William Blue's World War I diary, which provides a unique perspective on the experiences of African American soldiers in a segregated army. Topics include Blue's military service with the 92nd Infantry Division and role as assistant bandleader, his personal reflections and original poems, and the diary's preservation in the Missouri Historical Society Collections as a valuable historical resource.

Additional Information

  • Source:Gateway. 2025/09, Vol. 45, Issue 2, p46
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0198-9375
  • Accession Number:189242606

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