J. Paul Montgomery

Mama's Black Child, a Veteran's Memoir J. Paul Montgomery

From the orange groves in Florida in the 1940s to the U. S. Army in the 1950s through the 1980s, J. Paul Montgomery fought prejudice for being a dark-complexioned black man, even within his own family. His U. S. Army service in communications/operations and recruitment took him from Florida to Hawaii, Thailand, Germany, Vietnam, and Korea, as well as several stateside army posts-a career that eventually ended with a diagnosis of depression and posttraumatic stress. This book details his exploits, musings, and heartaches as he makes his journey through a fascinating life.