The longest and largest court martial of World War II, culminated with the conviction of 28 black soldiers on rioting charges, and 2 of the soldiers were convicted of manslaughter in the hanging of a Italian prisoner of war in 1944. Despite their protest to the contrary, the soldiers were dishonourably discharged, stripped of their military benefits, and served prioson time. Yesterday in Seattle, WA, the Army reversed the charges, and changed the discharges to honorable, admitting error. Unfortunately, only 2 of the soldiers are still living and neither one of them were able to attend the ceremony.
This is a perfect case where reparations would apply for the family of the accused. Lost military benefits, mental anguish, tarnished reputations. This is a story that will get very little coverage nationally, but this is one that the Sharpton's of the world should really publicize for the benefit of the fallen soldiers. Thanks to the Los Angeles Times for the article.
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