"Reginald Brandon recently completed the eight month course in Radio Operations and Maintenance at Gallup's Island [MA] Radio Training School of the Maritime Commission. He is the first Negro graduate of the school." |
"Ens. Joseph Banks Williams first Negro to graduate from the U.S. Merchant Marine Cadet Corps, has been assigned to active duty on the S.S. Booker T. Washington." |
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"Members of the 'CHECKERBOARD' crew that brought a Liberty Ship from the U.S. to England, fondle their mascot 'BOOKER.'" |
"A seaman with the U.S. Maritime Service." |
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