What war did Medgar Evers serve in?
World War I
Korean War
Vietnam War
World War II
Answer
Medgar Evers served in the United States Army during World War II, fighting in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of the 92nd Infantry Division, which was composed of African-American soldiers. The 92nd Infantry Division saw extensive combat in the Pacific Theater, and Evers was wounded in action in 1944. After the war, Evers returned to the United States and became involved in the civil rights movement.
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