Official Military Personnel File for Joe Louis Barrow

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Official Military Personnel File for Joe Louis Barrow

1941-1958

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This Official Military Personnel File includes records from the following folders: Service Documents (October 1941-May 1946); Field File/Jacket or Record Book (January 1942-October 1945); Correspondence (October 1941-September 1958); Awards, Decorations, & Commendations (October 1944-October 1945).

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National Archives at St. Louis

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SNAC Resource ID: 11624029

National Archives at St. Louis

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Louis, Joe, "Brown Bomber", 1914-1981

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Joseph Louis Barrow (May 13, 1914 – April 12, 1981), known professionally as Joe Louis, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1934 to 1951. He reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949, and is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. Nicknamed the Brown Bomber, Louis' championship reign lasted 140 consecutive months, during which he participated in 26 championship fights. The 27th fight, against Ezzard Charles in 1950, was a challenge ...