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September 29, 1943
The Northwest Enterprise
Seattle, King County, Washington
What is this article about?
Louis Joe E. Davis (Flash), the first Negro inducted into the Marine Corps in the area, was honored with a bon voyage party by over 40 friends before departing Friday night for training at Camp Le Jeune, New River, N.C.
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Bon Voyage Party For
Inducted Marine
Louis Joe E. Davis (Flash),
first Negro inducted in the Marine Corps in this area, left Friday night for Camp Le Jeune,
New River, N. C., to begin training. His lifelong desire to enter the marine service was climaxed with his induction.
Before leaving, Davis was honored with a bon voyage party at the Porters, Cooks and Waiters Club, 402 12th Avenue South,
by more than 40 friends.
"Flash" says he hopes his
friends will not forget their promise to write him at his new address: Pvt. Louis Joe E. Davis,
Camp Le Jeune, New River, N.C.
Inducted Marine
Louis Joe E. Davis (Flash),
first Negro inducted in the Marine Corps in this area, left Friday night for Camp Le Jeune,
New River, N. C., to begin training. His lifelong desire to enter the marine service was climaxed with his induction.
Before leaving, Davis was honored with a bon voyage party at the Porters, Cooks and Waiters Club, 402 12th Avenue South,
by more than 40 friends.
"Flash" says he hopes his
friends will not forget their promise to write him at his new address: Pvt. Louis Joe E. Davis,
Camp Le Jeune, New River, N.C.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Marine Induction
Bon Voyage Party
First Negro Marine
Camp Le Jeune
What entities or persons were involved?
Louis Joe E. Davis (Flash)
Where did it happen?
Porters, Cooks And Waiters Club, 402 12th Avenue South; Camp Le Jeune, New River, N. C.
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Key Persons
Louis Joe E. Davis (Flash)
Location
Porters, Cooks And Waiters Club, 402 12th Avenue South; Camp Le Jeune, New River, N. C.
Event Date
Friday Night
Story Details
Louis Joe E. Davis, first Negro inducted in the Marine Corps in this area, fulfilled his lifelong desire with induction and left for training at Camp Le Jeune, honored by over 40 friends with a bon voyage party at the Porters, Cooks and Waiters Club.