William J. Warfield

William J. Warfield (7 Jun 1883 - 12 Feb 1966), was an officer in the 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 died at 82 years old.

He was photographed with fellow black officers Otis B. Duncan and J. R. White.[4]

He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.[5]

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References

  1. 1 2 "William Warfield". March 10, 2022.
  2. ↑ Williams, Erma Brooks (2008). Political Empowerment of Illinois' African-American State Lawmakers from 1877 to 2005. University Press of America. ISBN 9780761840183.
  3. ↑ "Warfield. Wm.-Military info". The Dispatch. December 12, 1940. p. 1.
  4. ↑ "Historic Pic William J. Warfield 1889-1966". Groups.google.com.
  5. ↑ "William Warfield - Recipient -". Valor.militarytimes.com.
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