Contributed by Teresa Douglass, Genealogy Specialist
Many African Americans from Harrison County have served in the military over the years.
The following images and newspaper articles provide a few examples of their contributions.
These four young men from Harrison County entered the service during WWI. They left Corydon for Camp Dodge, Iowa, on August 23, 1918. Standing left to right are: William Brown, Carlton Parker, and Percy Garner. Jesse R. Perry is seated in front.
Military Photograph collection
The Corydon Democrat
June 9, 1943
The Corydon Democrat
January 17, 1945
The Corydon Democrat
January 31, 1945
The Corydon Democrat
March 5, 1952
The Corydon Democrat
November 19, 1952
