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Ozell Sutton

1925–2015

United States

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Ozell Sutton (December 13, 1925 – December 19, 2015) was an American soldier and recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal. He was among the first Black members of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was named one of the 100 most influential Black Americans by Ebony magazine.

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