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United States Army general
For the American football running back, see Rock Cartwright.
Roscoe Conklin Cartwright
Brigadier General Roscoe Cartwright
Nickname(s)
"Rock"
Born
(1919-05-27)May 27, 1919 Kansas City, Kansas
Died
December 1, 1974 (1975-01) (aged 55)
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance
United States of America
Service/branch
United States Army
Years of service
1941–1974
Rank
Brigadier General
Commands held
108th Artillery Group
Battles/wars
World War II Vietnam War
Awards
Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (3) Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal Army Commendation Medal (3)
Roscoe Conklin "Rock" Cartwright (May 27, 1919 – December 1, 1974) was the United States' second-ever African American U.S. Army brigadier general, third-ever African American U.S. general officer, and the first black field artilleryman promoted to brigadier general.[1][2]
^"Brigadier General Roscoe C. Cartwright". Black History in America. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
^Gene Curtis (11 February 2007). "Army's Rock valued, promoted education". Tulsa World.
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