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History of the Black community in Lakeland fl 1885 - 1985
Veterans in the Community
Spanish-American War
WW I
WW II
Period of Service:
Korean War
Vietnam War
Enlisted
Enlisted
Since Lakeland's incorporation, Blacks have served the US Military during war and peace. To that end, Black soldiers have played a significant role in protecting America's borders and preserving peace around the world.
Blacks who enlisted during the city's first 100 years but during times when the United States was committed to promoting peace and democracy around the world are:
Name
Brookins, Sanford
Edwards, Marion
Edwards, George
Harris, Anthony
Hunter, Horace
Knight, Raymond
Merritt, Lisa
Munford, Shirley (Lt Col)
Parker I, James L (Sgt)
Roberts, Neriah
Silas, Ken (Lt Col)
Ziegler, Tara
Navy
Army
Army
Army
Army
Army
Navy
Army
Marines
Army
Air Force
Navy
James L Parker I
Sergeant
United States Marines
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Ken Silas
Lt Colonel (Pilot)
United States Air Force
Enlisted
1979
1974
1972
1979
1975
1979
1980
1974
1982
1974
1980
Horace Hunter
United States Army
Karen "Lisa" Merritt
United States Navy
Tara Ziegler
United States Navy
Sanford Brookins
United States Navy
Raymond Knight
United States Army
Marion Edwards
United States Army
Rickey Williams
United States Navy
George Edwards
Sergeant 1st Class
United States Army
The information displayed in this section is a small portion of information about the veterans from Lakeland's Black community during the first 100 years. We know there is more. Contact Us if you have information like pictures you don't mind sharing.