William J. Warfield
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William J. Warfield was an officer in Illinois National Guard and a state legislator[1] in Illinois. He represented part of Chicago. He was elected in 1928 to represent the 5th District.[2]
He was a Lieutenant in the Illinois National Guard deployed to the Mexican border and then to Europe during World War I where his black unit was deployed under French command because of segregation. He became a Brigadier General in the Illinois National Guard.[1] He was a Republican.[3]
He was photographed with fellow black officers Otis B. Duncan and J. R. White.[4]
He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b "William Warfield". March 10, 2022.
- ^ Williams, Erma Brooks (2008). Political Empowerment of Illinois' African-American State Lawmakers from 1877 to 2005. University Press of America. ISBN 9780761840183.
- ^ "Warfield. Wm.-Military info". The Dispatch. December 12, 1940. p. 1 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historic Pic William J. Warfield 1889-1966". groups.google.com.
- ^ "William Warfield - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com.