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Montford Point Memories: Theodore R. Britton Jr.

PRE honors the legacy of the Montford Point Marines in a new series called Montford Point Memories.  We’ll hear from the brave men who were among the first African-Americans to serve in the Marine Corp. 

93-year-old Theodore Britton Jr. was still in high school when he enlisted in the Marine Corps.  In 1943, he was sent to the segregated Camp Montford Point in Jacksonville, NC for recruit basic training. 

The complete interview with Mr. Britton will be archived in the Military Collections at the State Library of North Carolina in the coming months.  

Montford Point Memories, a PRE series made possible by Public Radio East members, can be heard Mondays at 7:45 during Morning Edition and at 4:45 during All Things Considered. 

Jared Brumbaugh is the Assistant General Manager for Public Radio East. An Eastern North Carolina native, Jared began his professional public radio career at Public Radio East while he was a student at Craven Community College earning his degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. During his 15+ years at Public Radio East, he has served as an award-winning journalist, producer, and on-air host. When not at the station, Jared enjoys hiking, traveling, and honing his culinary skills.
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