Searching for Homer Lawson: Ohio’s African American World War I Soldiers

Featuring Paul LaRue, historian, retired teacher, and member of the Ohio World War I Centennial Commission, Washington Court House

Typically, African American soldiers of World War I are barely mentioned or completely left out when the war is discussed. Ohio has a rich World War I heritage; including important contributions by African American Soldiers. Here in Chillicothe, thousands underwent basic and advanced training at Camp Sherman where they were formed into various military units ranging from Combat Engineer Regiments, Signal Corps Battalions, Pioneer Infantry Regiments, and Depot Brigades. Join Paul LaRue, award winning history teacher (retired) and member of the Ohio World War I Centennial Committee, as he examines Ohio’s African American World War I Soldiers’ service and sacrifice.